SB2020101520 - Ubuntu update for htmlunit

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SB2020101520 - Ubuntu update for htmlunit

Published: October 15, 2020 Updated: April 23, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2020101520
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-5529)

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in Rhino engine. When embedded in Android application, Android-specific initialization of Rhino engine is done in an improper way, hence a remote attacker can use a malicious JavaScript code and execute arbitrary Java code on the application.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References