CVE-2020-23761: subrion CMS Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
Summary
CVE-2020-23761: subrion CMS Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. Affects intelliants/subrion versions < 4.2.1. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
subrion CMS is an open-source content management system that allows users to create and manage websites. It provides various features such as user management, content publishing, and customizable templates. The vulnerability affects subrion CMS versions up to 4.2.1.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2020-23761 is a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in subrion CMS. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts by exploiting the 'payment gateway' column on the transactions tab. This can lead to unauthorized access, data theft, or the injection of malicious content into the affected website.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, administrators can disable the 'payment gateway' column on the transactions tab or restrict access to the affected functionality. However, this may impact the normal operation of the CMS and is not a permanent solution.
Conclusion
The CVE-2020-23761 vulnerability in subrion CMS exposes websites to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) attacks. It is crucial to apply the recommended fix by upgrading to the latest version of subrion CMS and implementing security best practices. For further support and assistance in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
subrion CMS is an open-source content management system used for creating and managing websites.
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) is a type of security vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
The CVE-2020-23761 vulnerability in subrion CMS allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts by exploiting the 'payment gateway' column on the transactions tab.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access, data theft, or the injection of malicious content into the affected website.
To fix the vulnerability, it is recommended to upgrade subrion CMS to version 4.2.2 or later and implement proper input sanitization and output encoding.
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