Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
MetInfo 6.x through 6.1.3 has a cross-site scripting issue in an admin login endpoint parameter. An attacker may be able to make a browser run unwanted script when a crafted login URL is opened. Business urgency depends on whether affected MetInfo admin pages are still deployed and reachable.
Executive priority
Treat as a focused web-application exposure review, not a confirmed emergency. Prioritize if MetInfo admin interfaces are public, business-critical, or unmaintained.
Technical view
CVE-2018-20486 is XSS in /admin/login/login_check.php through the url_array[] parameter in MetInfo 6.x through 6.1.3. The supplied sources do not provide CVSS, CWE, patch details, authentication requirements, or confirmed exploit-in-the-wild evidence.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely for internet-facing MetInfo 6.x through 6.1.3 installations, especially reachable admin login paths. The provided affected metadata is sparse, so confirm product and version from asset inventory.
Exploitation context
CISA KEV is false in the source bundle, and no cited source confirms active exploitation. XSS generally requires a victim browser interaction, but the bundle does not establish exploit reliability, privileges, or business impact.
Researcher notes
The record is minimal: no CVSS vector, CWE, fix version, or exploit status beyond non-KEV. Keep conclusions limited to XSS in the named parameter and endpoint for MetInfo 6.x through 6.1.3.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any MetInfo 6.x through 6.1.3 deployments.
- Check MetInfo vendor guidance for fixed versions or official remediation.
- Restrict access to MetInfo admin login pages where feasible.
- Monitor web logs for unusual requests to login_check.php.
- Prioritize replacement or upgrade for unsupported legacy MetInfo deployments.
Validation and detection
- Confirm MetInfo version from application inventory or administrative records.
- Check whether /admin/login/login_check.php is externally reachable.
- Review access logs for requests containing url_array[] on the admin login endpoint.
- Verify remediation against vendor guidance before closing the finding.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/Ppsoft1990/Metinfo6.1.3/issues/2CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://forum.metinfo.cn/thread-1300-1-1.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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