CVE-2020-26162

Name: CVE-2020-26162
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-09T07:15:11.51+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-26162 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Xerox WorkCentre EC7836 before 073.050.059.25300 and EC7856 before 073.020.059.25300 devices allow XSS via Description pages.. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Xerox WorkCentre EC7836 before 073.050.059.25300 and EC7856 before 073.020.059.25300 devices allow XSS via Description pages.

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

0.64%

46.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xerox	Workcentre Ec7836 Firmware	< 073.050.059.25300
Xerox	Workcentre Ec7856 Firmware	< 073.020.059.25300

References

https://securitydocs.business.xerox.comVendor Advisory
https://securitydocs.business.xerox.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/cert_Security_Mini_Bulletin_XRX19Y_for_WorkCentre-EC7836-EC7856.pdfVendor Advisory
https://securitydocs.business.xerox.comVendor Advisory
https://securitydocs.business.xerox.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/cert_Security_Mini_Bulletin_XRX19Y_for_WorkCentre-EC7836-EC7856.pdfVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 9, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-26162?

Xerox WorkCentre EC7836 before 073.050.059.25300 and EC7856 before 073.020.059.25300 devices allow XSS via Description pages.

How severe is CVE-2020-26162?

CVE-2020-26162 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-26162?

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-2020-26162?

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Source: NVD / NIST