ActionView up to 5.2.4.1/6.0.2.1 JavaScript Literal Escape Helper cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in ActionView up to 5.2.4.1/6.0.2.1. This affects an unknown function of the component JavaScript Literal Escape Helper. Performing a manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2020-5267. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in ActionView up to 5.2.4.1/6.0.2.1. This affects an unknown functionality of the component JavaScript Literal Escape Helper. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-80. The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages. This is going to have an impact on integrity. The summary by CVE is:

In ActionView before versions 6.0.2.2 and 5.2.4.2, there is a possible XSS vulnerability in ActionView's JavaScript literal escape helpers. Views that use the `j` or `escape_javascript` methods may be susceptible to XSS attacks. The issue is fixed in versions 6.0.2.2 and 5.2.4.2.

The weakness was shared 03/19/2020 (Website). The advisory is shared at lists.debian.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2020-5267 since 01/02/2020. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Additional levels of successful authentication are needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 5.2.4.2 or 6.0.2.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.8

VulDB Base Score: 3.4
VulDB Temp Score: 3.3
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NVD Base Score: 4.0
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CNA Base Score: 4.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-80 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: ActionView 5.2.4.2/6.0.2.2
Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

01/02/2020 🔍
03/19/2020 +77 days 🔍
03/20/2020 +1 days 🔍
05/10/2025 +1877 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 033a738817abd6e446e1b320cb7d1a5c15224e9a
Status: Confirmed
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2020-5267 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-5267
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-151929

Entryinfo

Created: 03/20/2020 08:25
Updated: 05/10/2025 04:16
Changes: 03/20/2020 08:25 (39), 03/20/2020 08:30 (11), 04/18/2024 11:46 (18), 04/18/2024 11:54 (20), 05/10/2025 04:16 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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