CVE-2020-23831

Name: CVE-2020-23831
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-01T17:15:12.013+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-23831 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the index.php login-portal webpage of SourceCodester Stock Management System v1.0 allows remote attackers to harvest login credentials and session cookies when an unauthenticated victim clicks on a malicious URL and enters credentials.. EPSS estimates a 0.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the index.php login-portal webpage of SourceCodester Stock Management System v1.0 allows remote attackers to harvest login credentials and session cookies when an unauthenticated victim clicks on a malicious URL and enters credentials.

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

0.84%

53.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Stock Management System Project	Stock Management System	1.0

References

https://github.com/boku7/StockManagement-XSS-Login-CredHarvesterExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158813/Tailor-MS-1.0-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/boku7/StockManagement-XSS-Login-CredHarvesterExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158813/Tailor-MS-1.0-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 1, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-23831?

How severe is CVE-2020-23831?

CVE-2020-23831 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-23831?

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