CVE-2020-36290

Name: CVE-2020-36290
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-07-26T04:15:11.07+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-36290 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Livesearch macro in Confluence Server and Data Center before version 7.4.5, from version 7.5.0 before 7.6.3, and from version 7.7.0 before version 7.7.4 allows remote attackers with permission to edit a page or blog to inject arbitrary HTML or JavaScript via a cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the page excerpt functionality.. EPSS estimates a 0.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Livesearch macro in Confluence Server and Data Center before version 7.4.5, from version 7.5.0 before 7.6.3, and from version 7.7.0 before version 7.7.4 allows remote attackers with permission to edit a page or blog to inject arbitrary HTML or JavaScript via a cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the page excerpt functionality.

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

0.58%

43.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Atlassian	Confluence Data Center	< 7.4.5
Atlassian	Confluence Data Center	>= 7.5.0, < 7.6.3
Atlassian	Confluence Data Center	>= 7.7.0, < 7.7.4
Atlassian	Confluence Server	< 7.4.5
Atlassian	Confluence Server	>= 7.5.0, < 7.6.3
Atlassian	Confluence Server	>= 7.7.0, < 7.7.4

References

https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CONFSERVER-60118Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CONFSERVER-60118Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 26, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-36290?

How severe is CVE-2020-36290?

CVE-2020-36290 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36290?

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