CVE-2020-35438

Name: CVE-2020-35438
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-05-11T13:15:09.597+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.69%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-35438 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the kk Star Ratings plugin before 4.1.5.. EPSS estimates a 0.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the kk Star Ratings plugin before 4.1.5.

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

0.69%

47.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kamalkhan	Kk Star Ratings	< 4.1.5

References

https://github.com/kamalkhan/kk-star-ratings/blob/master/CHANGELOG.mdRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/kamalkhan/kk-star-ratings/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md#415---2020-12-13Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/kamalkhan/kk-star-ratings/blob/master/CHANGELOG.mdRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/kamalkhan/kk-star-ratings/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md#415---2020-12-13Release Notes, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-35438?

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the kk Star Ratings plugin before 4.1.5.

How severe is CVE-2020-35438?

CVE-2020-35438 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-35438?

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-2020-35438?

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Source: NVD / NIST