Risk | Low |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2020-8549 |
CWE-ID | CWE-79 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Strong Testimonials Web applications / Modules and components for CMS |
Vendor | machothemes |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerabilities.
EUVDB-ID: #VU24822
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8549
CWE-ID:
CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote attacker can inject and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsStrong Testimonials: 1.16 - 2.40.0
External linkshttp://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10056/
http://www.getastra.com/blog/911/plugin-exploit/stored-xss-vulnerability-found-in-strong-testimonials-plugin/
http://www.jinsonvarghese.com/stored-xss-vulnerability-in-strong-testimonials-plugin/
http://github.com/MachoThemes/strong-testimonials/blob/master/changelog.txt
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.