XSS in Gwtupload Project
CVE-2020-9447
There is an XSS (cross-site scripting) vulnerability in GwtUpload 1.0.3 in the file upload functionality. Someone can upload a file with a malicious filename, which contains JavaScript code, which would result in XSS. Cross-site scripting enables attackers to steal data, change the appearance of a website, and perform other malicious activities like phishing or drive-by hacking.
Vulnerability class: XSS (Cross-Site Scripting)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.1 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.008 (53.6th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 54th percentile — 53.6% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.008 · newest: 0.008 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Gwtupload Project — versions 1.0.3
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- github.com/manolo/gwtupload/issues/32 (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, Issue Tracking)
- www.coresecurity.com/advisories/gwtupload-xss-file-upload-functionality (Exploit, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-9447?
- CVE-2020-9447 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gwtupload Project, classified under Cross-site Scripting. CVSS score: 6.1/10. Published 2020-02-28.
- How severe is CVE-2020-9447?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.1 out of 10.