CVE-2020-15178

Potential XSS in PrestaShop contactform

Description

In PrestaShop contactform module (prestashop/contactform) before version 4.3.0, an attacker is able to inject JavaScript while using the contact form. The `message` field was incorrectly unescaped, possibly allowing attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in a victim's browser.

Category

8.0
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.58%
Vendor Advisory packagist.org
Affected: PrestaShop contactform
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/PrestaShop/contactform/security/advisories/GHSA-95hx-62rh-gg96 third party advisory
https://github.com/PrestaShop/contactform/commit/ecd9f5d14920ec00885766a7cb41bcc5ed8bfa09 third party advisory patch
https://packagist.org/packages/prestashop/contactform vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-15178?
CVE-2020-15178 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-15178?
To fix CVE-2020-15178, 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-2020-15178 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-15178 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-15178?
CVE-2020-15178 affects PrestaShop contactform.
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