CVE-2020-36526

Name: CVE-2020-36526
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-06-07T18:15:10.503+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-36526 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Countdown Timer. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Macro Handler. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Countdown Timer. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Macro Handler. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated 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
Akeles	Countdown Timer	1.7.0

References

https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Oct/15Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.164512Third Party Advisory
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Oct/15Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.164512Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-36526?

How severe is CVE-2020-36526?

CVE-2020-36526 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-2020-36526?

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Source: NVD / NIST