CVE-2020-28141: online_discussion_forum_project online_discussion_forum Cross-site Scripting

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2020-28141 is a medium (CVSS 5.4) Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in online_discussion_forum_project online_discussion_forum. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 47.9% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 19-04-2021
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 04-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

The messaging subsystem in the Online Discussion Forum 1.0 is vulnerable to XSS in the message body. An authenticated user can send messages to arbitrary users on the system that include javascript that will execute when viewing the messages page.

• CWE-79Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.