CVE-2020-36398

Name: CVE-2020-36398
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-07-02T18:15:08.62+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-36398 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A stored cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in phplist 3.5.4 and below allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload in the "Campaign" field under the "Send a campaign" module.. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A stored cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in phplist 3.5.4 and below allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload in the "Campaign" field under the "Send a campaign" module.

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

0.52%

40.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Phplist	Phplist	<= 3.5.4

References

https://github.com/phpList/phplist3/issues/676Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/phpList/phplist3/issues/676Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 2, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-36398?

How severe is CVE-2020-36398?

CVE-2020-36398 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36398?

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