CVE-2020-36525 Linking New Windows Macro cross site scripting
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary scripts in users' browsers via the New Windows Macro component in Linking.
- 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-2020-36525?
CVE-2020-36525 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in unspecified Linking, published on 3 Jun 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linking. This affects an unknown part of the component New Windows Macro. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-36525?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Servicerocket Linking.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36525?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-36525 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-2020-36525 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-36525 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g7v5-wcvq-8p7g.