CVE-2020-27478

Name: CVE-2020-27478
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-04-30T19:15:22.773+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-27478 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross Site Scripting vulnerability found in Simplcommerce v.40734964b0811f3cbaf64b6dac261683d256f961 thru 3103357200c70b4767986544e01b19dbf11505a7 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the search bar feature.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross Site Scripting vulnerability found in Simplcommerce v.40734964b0811f3cbaf64b6dac261683d256f961 thru 3103357200c70b4767986544e01b19dbf11505a7 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the search bar feature.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.46%

36.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 30, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-27478?

How severe is CVE-2020-27478?

CVE-2020-27478 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27478?

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Source: NVD / NIST