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CVE-2020-36828

3.5 · LOW

A vulnerability was found in DiscuzX up to 3.4-20200818.

Published Mar 31, 2024CWE-79EPSS 0.48%

Overview

CVE-2020-36828 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 31, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

A vulnerability was found in DiscuzX up to 3.4-20200818. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function show_next_step of the file upload/install/include/install_function.php. The manipulation of the argument uchidden leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 3.4-20210119 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is 4a9673624f46f7609486778ded9653733020c567. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-258612.

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.

References

GitHubgithub.com/codersclub/DiscuzX/commit/4a9673624f46f7609486778ded9653733020c567Refvuldb.com/?ctiid.258612Refvuldb.com/?id.258612GitHubgithub.com/codersclub/DiscuzX/commit/4a9673624f46f7609486778ded9653733020c567Refvuldb.com/?ctiid.258612Refvuldb.com/?id.258612

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-36828?

CVE-2020-36828 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 31, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2020-36828?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-36828?

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-2020-36828?

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