CVE-2020-28071

Name: CVE-2020-28071
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-23T18:15:12.853+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-28071 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. SourceCodester Alumni Management System 1.0 is affected by cross-site Scripting (XSS) in /admin/gallery.php. After the admin authentication an attacker can upload an image in the gallery using a XSS payload in the description textarea called 'about' and reach a stored XSS.. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SourceCodester Alumni Management System 1.0 is affected by cross-site Scripting (XSS) in /admin/gallery.php. After the admin authentication an attacker can upload an image in the gallery using a XSS payload in the description textarea called 'about' and reach a stored XSS.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.64%

46.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Alumni Management System Project	Alumni Management System	1.0

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160591/Alumni-Management-System-1.0-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160591/Alumni-Management-System-1.0-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Dec 23, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-28071?

How severe is CVE-2020-28071?

CVE-2020-28071 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-28071?

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Source: NVD / NIST