CVE-2020-36523 (GCVE-0-2020-36523)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2022-06-03 14:55 – Updated: 2025-04-15 14:37
VLAI
Title
PlantUML Database Information Macro cross site scripting
Summary
A vulnerability was found in PlantUML 6.43. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the component Database Information Macro. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
Severity
CWE
- CWE-79 - Cross Site Scripting
Assigner
References
2 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Oct/15 | x_refsource_MISC |
| https://vuldb.com/?id.164509 | x_refsource_MISC |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| unspecified | PlantUML |
Affected:
6.43
|
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