CVE-2020-15885

Name: CVE-2020-15885
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-07-23T14:15:12.477+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.94%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-15885 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the comment module before 4.0 for MunkiReport allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by posting a new comment.. EPSS estimates a 0.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the comment module before 4.0 for MunkiReport allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by posting a new comment.

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

0.94%

56.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Munkireport Project	Comment	< 4.0

References

https://github.com/munkireport/comment/releasesRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/munkireport/munkireport-phpThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/munkireport/munkireport-php/releases/tag/v5.6.3Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/munkireport/munkireport-php/wiki/20200722--XSS-Filter-Bypass-On-CommentsThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/munkireport/comment/releasesRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/munkireport/munkireport-phpThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/munkireport/munkireport-php/releases/tag/v5.6.3Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/munkireport/munkireport-php/wiki/20200722--XSS-Filter-Bypass-On-CommentsThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 23, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-15885?

A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the comment module before 4.0 for MunkiReport allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by posting a new comment.

How severe is CVE-2020-15885?

CVE-2020-15885 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15885?

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-2020-15885?

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Source: NVD / NIST