CVE-2020-23452

Name: CVE-2020-23452
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-07-05T18:15:09.75+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-23452 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Selenium Grid v3.141.59 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the hub parameter under the /grid/console page.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Selenium Grid v3.141.59 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the hub parameter under the /grid/console page.

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

0.36%

27.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Selenium	Selenium Grid	3.141.59

References

https://github.com/SeleniumHQ/selenium/issues/8259Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/SeleniumHQ/selenium/issues/8259Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 5, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-23452?

How severe is CVE-2020-23452?

CVE-2020-23452 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-23452?

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