CVE-2020-8288

Public Exploit

Description

The `specializedRendering` function in Rocket.Chat server before 3.9.2 allows a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability by way of the `value` parameter.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.47%
Vendor Advisory rocket.chat Vendor Advisory rocket.chat
Affected: n/a Rocket.Chat server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://hackerone.com/reports/899954 third party advisory exploit
https://rocket.chat/xss-vulnerability-hotfix-available-for-all-affected-versions/ patch vendor advisory
https://docs.rocket.chat/guides/security/security-updates vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8288?
CVE-2020-8288 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-8288?
To fix CVE-2020-8288, 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-2020-8288 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-8288 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-8288?
CVE-2020-8288 affects n/a Rocket.Chat server.
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