CVE-2020-17542

Public Exploit

Description

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in dotCMS v5.1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting a malicious payload into the "Task Detail" comment window of the "/dotAdmin/#/c/workflow" component.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.30%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/dotCMS/core/issues/16890 third party advisory issue tracking exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-17542?
CVE-2020-17542 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-17542?
To fix CVE-2020-17542, 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-2020-17542 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-17542 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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