CVE-2020-35720

Name: CVE-2020-35720
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-01-11T03:15:13.773+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 1.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-35720 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Stored XSS in Quest Policy Authority 8.1.2.200 allows remote attackers to store malicious code in multiple fields (first name, last name, and logon name) when creating or modifying a user via the submitUser.jsp file. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer. EPSS estimates a 1.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stored XSS in Quest Policy Authority 8.1.2.200 allows remote attackers to store malicious code in multiple fields (first name, last name, and logon name) when creating or modifying a user via the submitUser.jsp file. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer

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

1.23%

65.1th 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-2020-35720?

How severe is CVE-2020-35720?

CVE-2020-35720 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-35720?

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