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CVE-2020-1943

MediumExploited

Data sent with contentId to /control/stream is not sanitized, allowing XSS attacks in Apache OFBiz 16.11.01 to 16.11.07.

Published Apr 1, 2020 · Updated Nov 21, 2024

Key Facts

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  • CVE-2020-1943 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.1 v3.1) affecting Ofbiz (Apache).
  • It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Apr 1, 2020. No public exploit code is known.
  • EPSS estimates a 97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
  • Fixed versions are available, including Ofbiz <=16.11.07, Ofbiz 16.11.07.
  • Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v3.1

6.1

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

97%

Higher than 99.8% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

2 catalog listings

Public exploit code

None known

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Description

Data sent with contentId to /control/stream is not sanitized, allowing XSS attacks in Apache OFBiz 16.11.01 to 16.11.07.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

CatalogAddedRemediation dueRansomware use
Industry KEV feedDec 5, 2023n/aNot reported
CIRCL KEVApr 1, 2020n/aNot reported

Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
OfbizApache>= 16.11.01 to 16.11.0716.11.07

Patched Releases

Ofbiz

<=16.11.07

Timeline

  1. Publicly disclosed

    Apr 1, 2020

  2. Added to CIRCL KEV

    Apr 1, 2020

  3. Added to Industry KEV feed

    Dec 5, 2023

  4. Last updated

    Nov 21, 2024

Weakness Type

  • CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

References

9 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

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