CVE-2020-15499

Name: CVE-2020-15499
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-26T13:15:10.783+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-15499 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered on ASUS RT-AC1900P routers before 3.0.0.4.385_20253. They allow XSS via spoofed Release Notes on the Firmware Upgrade page.. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered on ASUS RT-AC1900P routers before 3.0.0.4.385_20253. They allow XSS via spoofed Release Notes on the Firmware Upgrade page.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.65%

46.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Asus	Rt-Ac1900p Firmware	< 3.0.0.4.385.20253

References

https://www.trustwave.com/en-us/resources/security-resources/security-advisories/?fid=27440Third Party Advisory
https://www.trustwave.com/en-us/resources/security-resources/security-advisories/?fid=27440Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 26, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-15499?

An issue was discovered on ASUS RT-AC1900P routers before 3.0.0.4.385_20253. They allow XSS via spoofed Release Notes on the Firmware Upgrade page.

How severe is CVE-2020-15499?

CVE-2020-15499 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15499?

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-2020-15499?

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Source: NVD / NIST