# CVE-2020-36828: DiscuzX install\_function.php show\_next\_step cross site scripting

- Severity: CVSS 3.5 (Low), CNA
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
- CISA SSVC: exploitation=none, automatable=no, technicalImpact=partial
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Fix: a fix or patch is referenced
- Published: 2024-03-31 · Updated: 2024-08-04

## Affected

- n/a DiscuzX: 3.4-20200818

## Description

A vulnerability was found in DiscuzX up to 3.4-20200818. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function show_next_step of the file upload/install/include/install_function.php. The manipulation of the argument uchidden leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 3.4-20210119 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is 4a9673624f46f7609486778ded9653733020c567. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-258612.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a DiscuzX, apply the referenced fix per the references below.
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## References

- https://vuldb.com/?id.258612
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.258612
- https://github.com/codersclub/DiscuzX/commit/4a9673624f46f7609486778ded9653733020c567

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