CVE-2020-36544 SialWeb CMS Search cross site scriting

Low 3.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary scripts in the SialWeb CMS Search Handler via cross-site scripting, 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-2020-36544?

CVE-2020-36544 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SialWeb CMS, published on 4 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 has been found in SialWeb CMS and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Search 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, CWE-80

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-36544?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sialweb Sialweb Cms.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36544?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-36544 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-2020-36544 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-36544 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p3q4-3h53-wf34.

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