CVE-2020-4082: hcl software hcl connections Cross-site Scripting

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2020-4082 is a medium (CVSS 5.4) Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in hcl software hcl connections. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 50.6% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 05-03-2020
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 04-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

The HCL Connections 5.5 help system is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using a specially-crafted URL to execute 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.

• 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.