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ID:9327 - Exploit for Code Injection in node-XMLHttpRequest - CVE-2020-28502
ID:9327 - Exploit for Code Injection in node-XMLHttpRequest - CVE-2020-28502
Published: September 18, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU76189
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-28502
CWE-ID: CWE-94
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
node-XMLHttpRequest
node-XMLHttpRequest
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when processing synchronous requests in xhr.send. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.