CVE-2020-19000

Name: CVE-2020-19000
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-27T19:15:07.357+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-19000 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Simiki v1.6.2.1 and prior allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via line 54 of the component 'simiki/blob/master/simiki/generators.py'.. EPSS estimates a 1.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Simiki v1.6.2.1 and prior allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via line 54 of the component 'simiki/blob/master/simiki/generators.py'.

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

1.12%

62.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Simiki Project	Simiki	1.6.2.1

References

https://github.com/tankywoo/simiki/issues/123Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/tankywoo/simiki/issues/123Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-19000?

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Simiki v1.6.2.1 and prior allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via line 54 of the component 'simiki/blob/master/simiki/generators.py'.

How severe is CVE-2020-19000?

CVE-2020-19000 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-19000?

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-2020-19000?

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Source: NVD / NIST