CVE-2020-5529
moderate-risk
Published 2020-02-11
HtmlUnit prior to 2.37.0 contains code execution vulnerabilities. HtmlUnit initializes Rhino engine improperly, hence a malicious JavScript code can execute arbitrary Java code on the application. Moreover, when embedded in Android application, Android-specific initialization of Rhino engine is done in an improper way, hence a malicious JavaScript code can execute arbitrary Java code on the application.
Do I need to act?
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2.1% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — moderate exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
8
CVSS 8.1/10
High
NETWORK
/ HIGH complexity
Affected Products (4)
References (10)
Release Notes
https://github.com/HtmlUnit/htmlunit/releases/tag/2.37.0
Third Party Advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN34535327/
Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4584-1/
Release Notes
https://github.com/HtmlUnit/htmlunit/releases/tag/2.37.0
Third Party Advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN34535327/
Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4584-1/
39
/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity
24/34 · High
Exploitability
5/34 · Minimal
Exposure
10/34 · Low