CVE-2020-35204

Name: CVE-2020-35204
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-01-11T03:15:13.567+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-35204 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Reflected XSS in Quest Policy Authority version 8.1.2.200 allows attackers to inject malicious code into the browser via a specially crafted link to the PolicyAuthority/Common/FolderControl.jsp file via the unqID parameter. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer. EPSS estimates a 1.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Reflected XSS in Quest Policy Authority version 8.1.2.200 allows attackers to inject malicious code into the browser via a specially crafted link to the PolicyAuthority/Common/FolderControl.jsp file via the unqID parameter. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer

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

1.33%

67.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Quest	Policy Authority For Unified Communications	8.1.2.200

References

https://clandestinelabs.io/security-advisories/advisory-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-quest-policy-authority-for-unified-communicationsExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://un4gi.io/blog/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-quest-policy-authority-for-unified-communicationsExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://clandestinelabs.io/security-advisories/advisory-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-quest-policy-authority-for-unified-communicationsExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://un4gi.io/blog/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-quest-policy-authority-for-unified-communicationsExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 11, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-35204?

How severe is CVE-2020-35204?

CVE-2020-35204 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-35204?

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