CVE-2020-27459

Name: CVE-2020-27459
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-16T15:15:12.923+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-27459 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Chronoforeum 2.0.11 allows Stored XSS vulnerabilities when inserting a crafted payload into a post. If any user sees the post, the inserted XSS code is executed.. EPSS estimates a 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Chronoforeum 2.0.11 allows Stored XSS vulnerabilities when inserting a crafted payload into a post. If any user sees the post, the inserted XSS code is executed.

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

0.80%

51.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Chronoengine	Chronoforums	2.0.11

References

Timeline

Published: Nov 16, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-27459?

Chronoforeum 2.0.11 allows Stored XSS vulnerabilities when inserting a crafted payload into a post. If any user sees the post, the inserted XSS code is executed.

How severe is CVE-2020-27459?

CVE-2020-27459 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27459?

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