CVE-2020-35206

Name: CVE-2020-35206
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-01-11T03:15:13.663+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-35206 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Reflected XSS in Web Compliance Manager 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 cConn.jsp file via the ur parameter. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer. EPSS estimates a 1.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Reflected XSS in Web Compliance Manager 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 cConn.jsp file via the ur 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

1.30%

66.8th 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-2020-35206?

How severe is CVE-2020-35206?

CVE-2020-35206 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-35206?

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