Vulnerability Description
edx-platform before 2018-07-18 allows XSS via a response to a Chemical Equation advanced problem.
CVSS Score
6.1
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Edx | Edx-Platform | < 2018-07-18 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/edx/edx-platform/commit/5b144559fbdba7ff673cc1c165aa2d343e07bPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21topic/openedx-announce/wsm5mtUhhME
- https://patch-diff.githubusercontent.com/raw/edx/edx-platform/pull/18639.patchPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/edx/edx-platform/commit/5b144559fbdba7ff673cc1c165aa2d343e07bPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21topic/openedx-announce/wsm5mtUhhME
- https://patch-diff.githubusercontent.com/raw/edx/edx-platform/pull/18639.patchPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-20859?
CVE-2018-20859 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). edx-platform before 2018-07-18 allows XSS via a response to a Chemical Equation advanced problem.
How severe is CVE-2018-20859?
CVE-2018-20859 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-20859?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Edx Edx-Platform.