What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-16254?

CVE-2020-16254 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.8%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2020-16254?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-16254. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.8%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2020-16254?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2020-16254. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Chartkick CVE-2020-16254

MEDIUM

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') (CWE-74)

2020-08-05 cve@mitre.org

Code Injection Chartkick

6.1

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.1 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 05, 2020 - 20:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.1

DescriptionNVD

The Chartkick gem through 3.3.2 for Ruby allows Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) Injection (without attribute).

AnalysisAI

The Chartkick gem through 3.3.2 for Ruby allows Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) Injection (without attribute). Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-74. The Chartkick gem through 3.3.2 for Ruby allows Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) Injection (without attribute). Affected products include: Chartkick Project Chartkick. Version information: through 3.3.2.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.