CVE-2020-24902
CVE-2020-24902 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Quixplorer Project Quixplorer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7. 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
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.7)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Quixplorer Project Quixplorer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Quixplorer <=2.4.1 is vulnerable to reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) caused by improper validation of user supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using a specially crafted URL to execute a script in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL is clicked. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-24902?
- Quixplorer <=2.4.1 is vulnerable to reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) caused by improper validation of user supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using a specially crafted URL to execute a script in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL is clicked. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.
- How severe is CVE-2020-24902?
- CVE-2020-24902 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2020-24902 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-24902?
- CVE-2020-24902 primarily affects Quixplorer Project Quixplorer. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-24902?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-24902 published?
- CVE-2020-24902 was published on 2021-01-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:quixplorer_project:quixplorer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:quixplorer_project:quixplorer:2.4.1:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*
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