CVE-2020-13116

Name: CVE-2020-13116
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-01-12T19:15:12.727+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-13116 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. OpenText Carbonite Server Backup Portal before 8.8.7 allows XSS by an authenticated user via policy creation.. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OpenText Carbonite Server Backup Portal before 8.8.7 allows XSS by an authenticated user via policy creation.

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

0.54%

41.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Carbonite	Server Backup Portal	>= 8.81, < 8.87

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 12, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-13116?

OpenText Carbonite Server Backup Portal before 8.8.7 allows XSS by an authenticated user via policy creation.

How severe is CVE-2020-13116?

CVE-2020-13116 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-13116?

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-2020-13116?

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Source: NVD / NIST