CVE-2020-1761

Name: CVE-2020-1761
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-05-27T20:15:08.03+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-1761 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in the OpenShift web console, where the access token is stored in the browser's local storage. An attacker can use this flaw to get the access token via physical access, or an XSS attack on the victim's browser. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A flaw was found in the OpenShift web console, where the access token is stored in the browser's local storage. An attacker can use this flaw to get the access token via physical access, or an XSS attack on the victim's browser. This flaw affects openshift/console versions before openshift/console-4.

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

0.63%

45.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-358

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Openshift	< 4.0

References

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1813788Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1813788Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 27, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-1761?

How severe is CVE-2020-1761?

CVE-2020-1761 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-1761?

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