CVE-2020-22986

Name: CVE-2020-22986
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-12T20:15:13.093+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-22986 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in MicroStrategy Web SDK 10.11 and earlier, allows remote unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via the searchString parameter to the wikiScrapper task.. EPSS estimates a 1.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in MicroStrategy Web SDK 10.11 and earlier, allows remote unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via the searchString parameter to the wikiScrapper task.

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

1.45%

70.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microstrategy	Microstrategy Web Sdk	<= 10.11

References

http://microstrategy.comProduct
http://www.yourcompany.com:8080/MicroStrategy/servlet/taskProcBroken Link
https://medium.com/%40win3zz/simple-story-of-some-complicated-xss-on-facebook-8a9c0d80969d
https://tinyurl.com/Not Applicable
https://www.microstrategy.com/us/report-a-security-vulnerabilityVendor Advisory
http://microstrategy.comProduct
http://www.yourcompany.com:8080/MicroStrategy/servlet/taskProcBroken Link
https://medium.com/%40win3zz/simple-story-of-some-complicated-xss-on-facebook-8a9c0d80969d
https://tinyurl.com/Not Applicable
https://www.microstrategy.com/us/report-a-security-vulnerabilityVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 12, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-22986?

How severe is CVE-2020-22986?

CVE-2020-22986 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-22986?

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-2020-22986?

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Source: NVD / NIST