CVE-2020-18702

CVE-2020-18702 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Quokka Project Quokka with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Description

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Quokka v0.4.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the 'Username' parameter in the component 'quokka/admin/actions.py'.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-18702?
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Quokka v0.4.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the 'Username' parameter in the component 'quokka/admin/actions.py'.
How severe is CVE-2020-18702?
CVE-2020-18702 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-18702 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-18702?
CVE-2020-18702 affects Quokka Project Quokka. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-18702?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-18702 published?
CVE-2020-18702 was published on 2021-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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