CVE-2020-16632

Name: CVE-2020-16632
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-05-15T00:15:07.317+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-16632 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A XSS Vulnerability in /uploads/dede/action_search.php in DedeCMS V5.7 SP2 allows an authenticated user to execute remote arbitrary code via the keyword parameter.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A XSS Vulnerability in /uploads/dede/action_search.php in DedeCMS V5.7 SP2 allows an authenticated user to execute remote arbitrary code via the keyword parameter.

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

0.55%

41.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Dedecms	Dedecms	5.7	Sp2

References

https://github.com/ky-j/dedecms/issues/12Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ky-j/dedecms/issues/12Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 15, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-16632?

A XSS Vulnerability in /uploads/dede/action_search.php in DedeCMS V5.7 SP2 allows an authenticated user to execute remote arbitrary code via the keyword parameter.

How severe is CVE-2020-16632?

CVE-2020-16632 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16632?

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-2020-16632?

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Source: NVD / NIST