CVE-2020-18280

Name: CVE-2020-18280
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-09T16:15:13.69+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-18280 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross Site Scripting vulnerability found in Phodal CMD v.1.0 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the EMBED SRC function.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross Site Scripting vulnerability found in Phodal CMD v.1.0 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the EMBED SRC function.

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

0.43%

34.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Md Project	Md	1.0

References

https://github.com/phodal/md/issues/20Exploit, Issue Tracking
https://github.com/phodal/md/issues/20Exploit, Issue Tracking

Timeline

Published: May 9, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-18280?

Cross Site Scripting vulnerability found in Phodal CMD v.1.0 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the EMBED SRC function.

How severe is CVE-2020-18280?

CVE-2020-18280 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-18280?

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-2020-18280?

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Source: NVD / NIST