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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-19698
CVE-2020-19698:
JavaScript vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was discovered in Pandao Editor.md version 1.5.0. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the editor parameter (NVD, FortiGuard).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as a Cross-site Scripting (CWE-79) issue with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (Medium). The attack vector is network-based (AV:N) with low attack complexity (AC:L), requiring no privileges (PR:N) but user interaction (UI:R). The scope is changed (S:C) with low confidentiality and integrity impact (C:L/I:L) and no availability impact (A:N) (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of the victim's browser session. This can lead to theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or other malicious actions performed in the context of the affected user (NVD, GitHub Issue).
Mitigation and workarounds
Users should avoid using versions <=1.5.0 of the editor.md package. The recommended action is to upgrade to a version newer than 1.5.0 that contains fixes for this vulnerability (FortiGuard).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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