CVE-2020-28938

Name: CVE-2020-28938
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-03T16:15:12.433+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-28938 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. OpenClinic version 0.8.2 is affected by a stored XSS vulnerability in lib/Check.php that allows users of the application to force actions on behalf of other users.. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OpenClinic version 0.8.2 is affected by a stored XSS vulnerability in lib/Check.php that allows users of the application to force actions on behalf of other users.

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

0.54%

41.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openclinic Project	Openclinic	0.8.2

References

https://labs.bishopfox.com/advisories/openclinic-version-0.8.2Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://labs.bishopfox.com/advisories/openclinic-version-0.8.2Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 3, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-28938?

OpenClinic version 0.8.2 is affected by a stored XSS vulnerability in lib/Check.php that allows users of the application to force actions on behalf of other users.

How severe is CVE-2020-28938?

CVE-2020-28938 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-28938?

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-2020-28938?

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Source: NVD / NIST