CVE-2020-36527 Server Status HTTP Status/SMTP Status cross site scripting
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary scripts in the context of other users via the HTTP/SMTP Status component of Server Status.
- 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-2020-36527?
CVE-2020-36527 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in unspecified Server Status, 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, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Server Status. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component HTTP Status/SMTP Status. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-36527?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Aptis-Solutions Server Status.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36527?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-36527 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-2020-36527 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-36527 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-57mp-rx24-84cw.