CVE-2020-5195

Description

Reflected XSS through an IMG element in Cerberus FTP Server prior to versions 11.0.1 and 10.0.17 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript or HTML via a crafted public folder URL. This occurs because of the folder_up.png IMG element not properly sanitizing user-inserted directory paths. The path modification must be done on a publicly shared folder for a remote attacker to insert arbitrary JavaScript or HTML. The vulnerability impacts anyone who clicks the malicious link crafted by the attacker.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.58%
Vendor Advisory cerberusftp.com Vendor Advisory cerberusftp.com
Affected: n/a n/a
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5195?
CVE-2020-5195 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-5195?
To fix CVE-2020-5195, 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-2020-5195 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-5195 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.
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