CVE-2020-23239

Name: CVE-2020-23239
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-07-26T20:15:08.387+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-23239 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Textpattern CMS 4.8.1 via Custom fields in the Menu Preferences feature.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Textpattern CMS 4.8.1 via Custom fields in the Menu Preferences feature.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.51%

39.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Textpattern	Textpattern	4.8.1

References

https://github.com/textpattern/textpattern/issues/1495Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/textpattern/textpattern/issues/1495Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 26, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-23239?

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Textpattern CMS 4.8.1 via Custom fields in the Menu Preferences feature.

How severe is CVE-2020-23239?

CVE-2020-23239 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-23239?

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-2020-23239?

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Source: NVD / NIST