CVE-2020-35572

Name: CVE-2020-35572
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-02-09T18:15:44.073+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 2.00%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-35572 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Adminer through 4.7.8 allows XSS via the history parameter to the default URI.. EPSS estimates a 2.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adminer through 4.7.8 allows XSS via the history parameter to the default URI.

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

2.00%

78.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adminer	Adminer	<= 4.7.8

References

https://sourceforge.net/p/adminer/bugs-and-features/775/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://sourceforge.net/p/adminer/news/Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://sourceforge.net/p/adminer/bugs-and-features/775/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://sourceforge.net/p/adminer/news/Release Notes, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 9, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-35572?

Adminer through 4.7.8 allows XSS via the history parameter to the default URI.

How severe is CVE-2020-35572?

CVE-2020-35572 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-35572?

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-2020-35572?

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Source: NVD / NIST