CVE-2020-20522

Name: CVE-2020-20522
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-04-04T15:15:07.967+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-20522 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross Site Scripting vulnerability found in KiteCMS v.1.1 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the registering user parameter.. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross Site Scripting vulnerability found in KiteCMS v.1.1 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the registering user parameter.

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

0.56%

42.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kitesky	Kitecms	1.1

References

https://github.com/Kitesky/KiteCMS/issues/1Exploit, Issue Tracking
https://github.com/Kitesky/KiteCMS/issues/1Exploit, Issue Tracking

Timeline

Published: Apr 4, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-20522?

Cross Site Scripting vulnerability found in KiteCMS v.1.1 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the registering user parameter.

How severe is CVE-2020-20522?

CVE-2020-20522 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-20522?

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-2020-20522?

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Source: NVD / NIST