CVE-2020-29259 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 5.4 Published Updated

Attackers can inject malicious scripts via subject or feedback parameters in the Online Examination System, potentially compromising user sessions.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2020-29259?

CVE-2020-29259 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Dec 2020. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Online Examination System 1.0 via the subject or feedback parameter to feedback.php.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-29259?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Online Examination System Project Online Examination System.

How do I fix CVE-2020-29259?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-29259 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2020-29259 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-29259 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r346-r4r7-jqhf.

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