CVE-2020-12472

Name: CVE-2020-12472
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-29T20:15:12.017+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-12472 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. MonoX through 5.1.40.5152 allows stored XSS via User Status, Blog Comments, or Blog Description.. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

MonoX through 5.1.40.5152 allows stored XSS via User Status, Blog Comments, or Blog Description.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.53%

40.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mono	Monox	<= 5.1.40.5152

References

https://github.com/belong2yourself/vulnerabilities/tree/master/MonoX%20CMS/Multiple%20Cross-Site-ScriptingExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/belong2yourself/vulnerabilities/tree/master/MonoX%20CMS/Multiple%20Cross-Site-ScriptingExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 29, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-12472?

MonoX through 5.1.40.5152 allows stored XSS via User Status, Blog Comments, or Blog Description.

How severe is CVE-2020-12472?

CVE-2020-12472 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12472?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-12472?

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Source: NVD / NIST