CVE-2020-24903

Name: CVE-2020-24903
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-01-07T13:15:11.513+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 2.93%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-24903 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Cute Editor for ASP.NET 6.4 is vulnerable to reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) caused by improper validation of user supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using a specially crafted URL to execute a script in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL is clicked. EPSS estimates a 2.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cute Editor for ASP.NET 6.4 is vulnerable to reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) caused by improper validation of user supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using a specially crafted URL to execute a script in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL is clicked. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication 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

2.93%

85.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cutesoft	Cute Editor	6.4

References

https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2016/Mar/104Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2016/Mar/104Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 7, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-24903?

How severe is CVE-2020-24903?

CVE-2020-24903 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24903?

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