CVE-2020-24860

Name: CVE-2020-24860
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-01T14:15:15.223+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 1.07%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-24860 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. CMS Made Simple 2.2.14 allows an authenticated user with access to the Content Manager to edit content and put persistent XSS payload in the affected text fields. The user can get cookies from every authenticated user who visits the website.. EPSS estimates a 1.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

CMS Made Simple 2.2.14 allows an authenticated user with access to the Content Manager to edit content and put persistent XSS payload in the affected text fields. The user can get cookies from every authenticated user who visits the website.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.07%

60.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cmsmadesimple	Cms Made Simple	2.2.14

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159434/CMS-Made-Simple-2.2.14-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.cmsmadesimple.orgProduct
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48851Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6D7DmmjLak&t=22sExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159434/CMS-Made-Simple-2.2.14-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.cmsmadesimple.orgProduct
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48851Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6D7DmmjLak&t=22sExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-24860?

How severe is CVE-2020-24860?

CVE-2020-24860 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24860?

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-2020-24860?

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Source: NVD / NIST