CVE-2020-15119

DOM-based XSS in auth0-lock

Description

In auth0-lock versions before and including 11.25.1, dangerouslySetInnerHTML is used to update the DOM. When dangerouslySetInnerHTML is used, the application and its users might be exposed to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

Category

6.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.28%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: auth0 lock
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/auth0/lock/security/advisories/GHSA-6gg3-pmm7-97xc third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-15119?
CVE-2020-15119 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-15119?
To fix CVE-2020-15119, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-15119 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-15119 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-15119?
CVE-2020-15119 affects auth0 lock.
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