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CVE-2020-23839 (GCVE-0-2020-23839)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2020-09-01 16:40 – Updated: 2024-08-04 15:05
VLAI
Summary
A Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in GetSimple CMS v3.3.16, in the admin/index.php login portal webpage, allows remote attackers to execute JavaScript code in the client's browser and harvest login credentials after a client clicks a link, enters credentials, and submits the login form.
Severity
6.1 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
CWE
  • n/a
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