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CVE-2020-2503

9.0 · CRITICAL

If exploited, this stored cross-site scripting vulnerability could allow remote attackers to inject malicious code in File Station.

Published Dec 24, 2020CWE-79EPSS 0.79%

Overview

CVE-2020-2503 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 24, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.0 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.0, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

If exploited, this stored cross-site scripting vulnerability could allow remote attackers to inject malicious code in File Station. QNAP has already fixed these issues in QES 2.1.1 Build 20201006 and later.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-2503?

CVE-2020-2503 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 24, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.0 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2020-2503?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.0, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-2503?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2020-2503?

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