CVE-2020-9447 — MEDIUM (6.1)

Vulnerability Description

There is an XSS (cross-site scripting) vulnerability in GwtUpload 1.0.3 in the file upload functionality. Someone can upload a file with a malicious filename, which contains JavaScript code, which would result in XSS. Cross-site scripting enables attackers to steal data, change the appearance of a website, and perform other malicious activities like phishing or drive-by hacking.

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gwtupload Project	Gwtupload	1.0.3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://github.com/manolo/gwtupload/issues/32ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/gwtupload-xss-file-upload-functionalityExploitThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/manolo/gwtupload/issues/32ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/gwtupload-xss-file-upload-functionalityExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-9447?

CVE-2020-9447 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). There is an XSS (cross-site scripting) vulnerability in GwtUpload 1.0.3 in the file upload functionality. Someone can upload a file with a malicious filename, which contains JavaScript code, which wou...

How severe is CVE-2020-9447?

CVE-2020-9447 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-2020-9447?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gwtupload Project Gwtupload.