There is an XSS (cross-site scripting) vulnerability in GwtUpload 1.0.3 in the file…
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Cross-site scripting
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Low · Low · None
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and GitHub. Impact type from CWE-79.
Summary
There is an XSS (cross-site scripting) vulnerability in GwtUpload 1.0.3 in the file upload functionality. Someone can upload a file with a malicious filename, which contains JavaScript code, which would result in XSS. Cross-site scripting enables attackers to steal data, change the appearance of a website, and perform other malicious activities like phishing or drive-by hacking.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | all versions | — | No fix listed | CNA |
| — | com.googlecode.gwtupload:gwtupload (Maven) | up to 1.0.3 | — | No fix listed | GHSA-5chj-xprr-7qqx |
- — Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
- com.googlecode.gwtupload:gwtupload (Maven) Vendor— Affected up to 1.0.3 Fixed in — No fix listed GHSA-5chj-xprr-7qqx
CPE configurations NVD · 1
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:gwtupload_project:gwtupload:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 1.0.3 | Vulnerable | Gwtupload Project |
- cpe:2.3:a:gwtupload_project:gwtupload:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 1.0.3 Vulnerable ·Gwtupload Project
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2020-9447
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-5chj-xprr-7qqx
References
More Gwtupload Project Gwtupload vulnerabilities
- TI-2020-10319 An issue was discovered in Manolo GWTUpload 1.0.3. CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.5
Sources
- CVE-2020-9447 · CVE Program
- CVE-2020-9447 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-5chj-xprr-7qqx · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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