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6.1

Gila CMS Installation Parameter Manipulation via Malicious Input

CVE-2020-20523 · published 3 years ago
Summary

A security issue in Gila CMS allows an attacker to execute code during installation if they can trick the system into accepting malicious input. This could allow an attacker to take control of the system. Users should update to a fixed version of Gila CMS to prevent this issue.

What to do
  • Update gilacms gila to version 1.11.4.
Affected software
Ecosystem VendorProductAffected versions
composer gilacms gila <= 1.11.3
Fix: upgrade to 1.11.4
– gilacms gila_cms 1.11.3
cpe:2.3:a:gilacms:gila_cms:1.11.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in adm_user parameter in Gila CMS version 1.11.3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code during the Gila CMS installation.
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in adm_user parameter in Gila CMS version 1.11.3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code during the Gila CMS installation.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker partial control
Severity
6.1 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-79Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Timeline
Published11 Aug 2023
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen6 Mar 2026
Sources
GHSA-rvjp-j5j4-c9j5 · GHSA
CVE-2020-20523 · NVD
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