CVE-2020-35542

Name: CVE-2020-35542
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-04-27T11:15:09.273+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-35542 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Unisys Data Exchange Management Studio through 5.0.34 doesn't sanitize the input to a HTML document field. This could be used for an XSS attack.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unisys Data Exchange Management Studio through 5.0.34 doesn't sanitize the input to a HTML document field. This could be used for an XSS attack.

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

0.47%

36.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Unisys	Data Exchange Management Studio	<= 5.0.34

References

https://public.support.unisys.com/common/public/vulnerability/NVD_Detail_Rpt.aspx?ID=61Vendor Advisory
https://public.support.unisys.com/common/public/vulnerability/NVD_Detail_Rpt.aspx?ID=61Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 27, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-35542?

Unisys Data Exchange Management Studio through 5.0.34 doesn't sanitize the input to a HTML document field. This could be used for an XSS attack.

How severe is CVE-2020-35542?

CVE-2020-35542 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-35542?

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