CVE-2020-5497 describes a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in MITREid Connect through version 1.3.3, specifically within its OpenID Connect reference implementation. The flaw arises from unsanitized userInfoJson data being included in the page, allowing for arbitrary JavaScript execution. This medium-severity vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.1, indicating a network-based attack with low complexity, requiring user interaction, and potentially impacting confidentiality and integrity. There is no evidence of active exploitation, nor are there publicly available exploit modules or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.3.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mitreid:connect:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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