CVE-2020-23719

Cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in application/controllers/AdminController.php in xujinliang zibbs 1.0, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via…

published November 2, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
71.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty little XSS vulnerability lurks in xujinliang zibbs 1.0 that lets attackers run arbitrary code through a single parameter! Imagine a restaurant where customers can write their own orders on the ticket — without a chef checking the items, who knows what they'll end up cooking? This XSS flaw allows attackers to sneak in their own instructions, potentially leading to chaos! If exploited, an attacker could execute any code they desire, allowing for unauthorized access, data theft, or even full control of the application. This could be absolutely devastating for users and site administrators alike!

Put simply

Imagine a restaurant where customers can write their own orders on the ticket — without a chef checking the items, who knows what they'll end up cooking? This XSS flaw allows attackers to sneak in their own instructions, potentially leading to chaos! This vulnerability occurs in the AdminController.php file, where the bbsmeta parameter does not sanitize user input properly, allowing scripts to be executed in the context of the user’s session.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could execute any code they desire, allowing for unauthorized access, data theft, or even full control of the application. This could be absolutely devastating for users and site administrators alike! To protect against this, ensure you update to the latest version of xujinliang zibbs, and implement strict input validation and output encoding to sanitize user inputs. Additionally, review your application for similar vulnerabilities to shore up defenses. You've got this! Follow these steps and you'll have this locked down in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01360 · 71.5th percentile
Published
2021-11-02T17:45Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 02 NOV 17:45Z
    Cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in application/controllers/AdminController.php in xujinliang zibbs 1.0, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via…
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