CVE-2020-28141

Name: CVE-2020-28141
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-04-19T16:15:12.713+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-28141 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The messaging subsystem in the Online Discussion Forum 1.0 is vulnerable to XSS in the message body. An authenticated user can send messages to arbitrary users on the system that include javascript that will execute when viewing the messages page.. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The messaging subsystem in the Online Discussion Forum 1.0 is vulnerable to XSS in the message body. An authenticated user can send messages to arbitrary users on the system that include javascript that will execute when viewing the messages page.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.60%

44.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Online Discussion Forum Project	Online Discussion Forum	1.0

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48897Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48897Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Apr 19, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-28141?

How severe is CVE-2020-28141?

CVE-2020-28141 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-28141?

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