CVE-2020-21362

Name: CVE-2020-21362
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-11T21:15:07.91+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-21362 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the background search function of Maccms10 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via the 'wd' parameter.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the background search function of Maccms10 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via the 'wd' 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

0.47%

37.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Maccms	Maccms	10.0

References

https://github.com/magicblack/maccms10/issues/78Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/magicblack/maccms10/issues/78Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 11, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-21362?

A cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the background search function of Maccms10 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via the 'wd' parameter.

How severe is CVE-2020-21362?

CVE-2020-21362 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-21362?

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-2020-21362?

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Source: NVD / NIST