CVE-2020-36525

Name: CVE-2020-36525
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-06-07T18:15:10.437+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-36525 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linking. This affects an unknown part of the component New Windows Macro. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linking. This affects an unknown part of the component New Windows Macro. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

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

0.56%

42.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Servicerocket	Linking	5.5.3

References

https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Oct/15Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.164511Third Party Advisory
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Oct/15Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.164511Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 7, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-36525?

How severe is CVE-2020-36525?

CVE-2020-36525 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36525?

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