CVE-2020-13169

Name: CVE-2020-13169
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-17T18:15:12.24+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9/10EPSS 2.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-13169 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9/10 on the CVSS scale. Stored XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) exists in the SolarWinds Orion Platform before before 2020.2.1 on multiple forms and pages. This vulnerability may lead to the Information Disclosure and Escalation of Privileges (takeover of administrator account).. EPSS estimates a 2.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stored XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) exists in the SolarWinds Orion Platform before before 2020.2.1 on multiple forms and pages. This vulnerability may lead to the Information Disclosure and Escalation of Privileges (takeover of administrator account).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.21%

80.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Solarwinds	Orion Platform	< 2020.2.1

References

https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/Success_Center/orionplatform/Content/Release_Notes/Orion_Platform_2020-2-1_release_notes.htm#NewFeaturesOrionRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.solarwinds.com/SuccessCenter/s/Vendor Advisory
https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/Success_Center/orionplatform/Content/Release_Notes/Orion_Platform_2020-2-1_release_notes.htm#NewFeaturesOrionRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.solarwinds.com/SuccessCenter/s/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 17, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-13169?

How severe is CVE-2020-13169?

CVE-2020-13169 has a CVSS score of 9/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-13169?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST