CVE-2020-16278

Name: CVE-2020-16278
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-10T23:15:12.567+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-16278 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Permissions component in SAINT Security Suite 8.0 through 9.8.20 could allow arbitrary script to run in the context of a logged-in user when the user clicks on a specially crafted link.. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Permissions component in SAINT Security Suite 8.0 through 9.8.20 could allow arbitrary script to run in the context of a logged-in user when the user clicks on a specially crafted link.

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

0.64%

46.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Carson-Saint	Saint Security Suite	>= 8.0, <= 9.8.20

References

https://download.saintcorporation.com/products/saint_advisory15.txtVendor Advisory
https://download.saintcorporation.com/products/saint_advisory15.txtVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 10, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-16278?

How severe is CVE-2020-16278?

CVE-2020-16278 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16278?

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Source: NVD / NIST