CVE-2020-36526 Countdown Timer Macro cross site scripting
A cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Countdown Timer plugin allows remote attackers to inject malicious scripts via the Macro Handler.
- 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-2020-36526?
CVE-2020-36526 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in unspecified Countdown Timer, 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 was found in Countdown Timer. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Macro Handler. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-36526?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Akeles Countdown Timer.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36526?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-36526 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-2020-36526 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-36526 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r25c-qm3p-9wjx.