CVE-2020-9805: XSS

Published May 18, 2020
·
Updated

A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.5 and iPadOS 13.5, tvOS 13.4.5, watchOS 6.2.5, Safari 13.1.1, iTunes 12.10.7 for Windows, iCloud for Windows 11.2, iCloud for Windows 7.19. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to universal cross site scripting.

Other sources

A logic issue was found in webkitgtk. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to universal cross site scripting. Versions affected: WebKitGTK before 2.28.3 and WPE WebKit before 2.28.3.

Red Hat

WebKit. A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions.

Credit

an anonymous researcher

Affected Software

19 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/webkitgtk<2.28.3
2.28.3
debian/webkit2gtk
2.44.2-1~deb11u12.44.3-1~deb11u12.44.2-1~deb12u12.44.3-1~deb12u12.44.4-1
debian/wpewebkit
2.38.6-1~deb11u12.38.6-12.44.4-1
Apple tvOS<13.4.5
13.4.5
Apple WatchOS<6.2.5
6.2.5
Apple iCloud for Windows<11.2
11.2
Apple iCloud for Windows<7.19
7.19
Apple iTunes for Windows<12.10.7
12.10.7
Apple Safari<13.1.1
13.1.1
Apple iOS<13.5
13.5
Apple iPadOS<13.5
13.5
Apple Icloud Windows<7.19
Apple Icloud Windows>=11.0<11.2
Apple Itunes Windows<12.10.7
Apple Safari<13.1.1
Apple iPadOS<13.5
Apple iPhone OS<13.5
Apple tvOS<13.4.5
Apple WatchOS<6.2.5

Event History

Jun 9, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:06 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Sep 16, 2020
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:53 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:25 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-9805?

CVE-2020-9805 is a vulnerability in WebKit that was addressed with improved restrictions.

2

Which software products are affected by CVE-2020-9805?

The following Apple software products are affected: Safari 13.1.1, iOS 13.5, iPadOS 13.5, watchOS 6.2.5, tvOS 13.4.5, iTunes for Windows 12.10.7, and iCloud for Windows 11.2 and 7.19.

3

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-9805?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-9805 on the Apple support website. Here are some references: [Link 1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211175), [Link 2](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211168), [Link 3](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211171).

4

How severe is CVE-2020-9805?

The severity of CVE-2020-9805 is not specified in the given information.

5

How do I fix CVE-2020-9805?

To fix CVE-2020-9805, update your software to the corresponding versions provided by Apple: Safari 13.1.1, iOS 13.5, iPadOS 13.5, watchOS 6.2.5, tvOS 13.4.5, iTunes for Windows 12.10.7, and iCloud for Windows 11.2 and 7.19.

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