CVE-2020-7932
CVE-2020-7932 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openmicroscopy Omero.web with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7. 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-200.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.7)
- CVSS v2: 3.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-200
- Affected product: Openmicroscopy Omero.web
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
OMERO.web before 5.6.3 optionally allows sensitive data elements (e.g., a session key) to be passed as URL query parameters. If an attacker tricks a user into clicking a malicious link in OMERO.web, the information in the query parameters may be exposed in the Referer header seen by the target. Information in the URL path such as object IDs may also be exposed.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-7932?
- OMERO.web before 5.6.3 optionally allows sensitive data elements (e.g., a session key) to be passed as URL query parameters. If an attacker tricks a user into clicking a malicious link in OMERO.web, the information in the query parameters may be exposed in the Referer header seen by the target. Information in the URL path such as object IDs may also be exposed.
- How severe is CVE-2020-7932?
- CVE-2020-7932 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2020-7932 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-7932?
- CVE-2020-7932 affects Openmicroscopy Omero.web. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-7932?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-7932 published?
- CVE-2020-7932 was published on 2020-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:openmicroscopy:omero.web:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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