Codoforum
CVE-2020-7050
MEDIUM
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Lifecycle Timeline
1DescriptionNVD
Codologic Codoforum through 4.8.4 allows a DOM-based XSS. While creating a new topic as a normal user, it is possible to add a poll that is automatically loaded in the DOM once the thread/topic is opened. Because session cookies lack the HttpOnly flag, it is possible to steal authentication cookies and take over accounts.
AnalysisAI
Codologic Codoforum through 4.8.4 allows a DOM-based XSS. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79), which allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. Codologic Codoforum through 4.8.4 allows a DOM-based XSS. While creating a new topic as a normal user, it is possible to add a poll that is automatically loaded in the DOM once the thread/topic is opened. Because session cookies lack the HttpOnly flag, it is possible to steal authentication cookies and take over accounts. Affected products include: Codologic Codoforum. Version information: through 4.8.4.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Sanitize all user input, use Content-Security-Policy headers, encode output contextually (HTML, JS, URL). Use frameworks with built-in XSS protection.
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Codoforum 4.8.3 allows XSS in the admin dashboard via a category to the Manage Users screen. Rated medium severity (CVSS
Codoforum 4.8.3 allows XSS via a post using parameters display name, title name, or content. Rated medium severity (CVSS
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Codologic Codoforum through 4.8.4 allows stored XSS in the login area. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.1), this vulnerabil
Same weakness CWE-79 – Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
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