CVE-2020-21496

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.67%

Last modified

CVE-2020-21496 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the component /admin/?setting-base.htm of Xiuno BBS 4.0.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via the sitebrief parameter.. EPSS estimates a 0.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the component /admin/?setting-base.htm of Xiuno BBS 4.0.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via the sitebrief 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
0.67%

47.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
XiunoXiunobbs4.0.4

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-21496?
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the component /admin/?setting-base.htm of Xiuno BBS 4.0.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via the sitebrief parameter.
How severe is CVE-2020-21496?
CVE-2020-21496 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-21496?
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