CVE-2020-24872

Name: CVE-2020-24872
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-11T14:15:10.5+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-24872 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in backend/pages/modify.php in Lepton-CMS version 4.7.0, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in backend/pages/modify.php in Lepton-CMS version 4.7.0, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

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

0.46%

36.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Lepton-Cms	Leptoncms	4.7.0

References

https://lepton-cms.org/posts/new-security-release-144.phpVendor Advisory
https://lepton-cms.org/posts/new-security-release-144.phpVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 11, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-24872?

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in backend/pages/modify.php in Lepton-CMS version 4.7.0, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

How severe is CVE-2020-24872?

CVE-2020-24872 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24872?

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-2020-24872?

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Source: NVD / NIST