Vulnerability Description
Codoforum 4.8.3 allows XSS in the user registration page: via the username field to the index.php?u=/user/register URI. The payload is, for example, executed on the admin/index.php?page=users/manage page.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Codologic | Codoforum | 4.8.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://medium.com/%40prasanthc41m/cve-2020-5842-stored-xss-vulnerability-in-cod
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47876ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://medium.com/%40prasanthc41m/cve-2020-5842-stored-xss-vulnerability-in-cod
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47876ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-5842?
CVE-2020-5842 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Codoforum 4.8.3 allows XSS in the user registration page: via the username field to the index.php?u=/user/register URI. The payload is, for example, executed on the admin/index.php?page=users/manage p...
How severe is CVE-2020-5842?
CVE-2020-5842 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-2020-5842?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Codologic Codoforum.