CVE-2020-15156

XSS due to lack of CSRF validation for replying/publishing

Description

In nodebb-plugin-blog-comments before version 0.7.0, a logged in user is vulnerable to an XSS attack which could allow a third party to post on their behalf on the forum. This is due to lack of CSRF validation.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.18%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory npmjs.com
Affected: psychobunny nodebb-plugin-blog-comments
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/psychobunny/nodebb-plugin-blog-comments/security/advisories/GHSA-43m5-c88r-cjvv third party advisory
https://github.com/psychobunny/nodebb-plugin-blog-comments/commit/cf43beedb05131937ef46f365ab0a0c6fa6ac618 third party advisory patch
https://www.npmjs.com/package/nodebb-plugin-blog-comments third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-15156?
CVE-2020-15156 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-15156?
To fix CVE-2020-15156, 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-2020-15156 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-15156 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-2020-15156?
CVE-2020-15156 affects psychobunny nodebb-plugin-blog-comments.
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