CVE-2020-24902
Quixplorer <=2.4.1 - Cross-Site Scripting
Record summary
CVE-2020-24902 has a selected CVSS score of 4.7 (medium); EIP currently links 1 Nuclei template.
Description
Quixplorer <=2.4.1 is vulnerable to reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) caused by improper validation of user supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using a specially crafted URL to execute a script in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL is clicked. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.
Exploitation context
Available material
- Nuclei templates
- 1
Nuclei templates
1ProjectDiscoveryMEDIUMQuixplorer <=2.4.1 - Cross-Site ScriptingCVSS 6.1
Quixplorer through 2.4.1 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability. An attacker can inject arbitrary script in the browser of an unsuspecting user in the context of the affected site, which can allow the attacker to steal cookie-based authentication credentials and launch other attacks.
Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of the victim's browser, leading to potential data theft, session hijacking, or defacement of the affected website.
Remediation
Upgrade to a patched version of Quixplorer (>=2.4.2) or apply the vendor-supplied patch to mitigate this vulnerability.
Source: ProjectDiscovery