CVE-2020-5223

Name: CVE-2020-5223
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-23T02:15:13.423+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-5223 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. In PrivateBin versions 1.2.0 before 1.2.2, and 1.3.0 before 1.3.2, a persistent XSS attack is possible. Under certain conditions, a user provided attachment file name can inject HTML leading to a persistent Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In PrivateBin versions 1.2.0 before 1.2.2, and 1.3.0 before 1.3.2, a persistent XSS attack is possible. Under certain conditions, a user provided attachment file name can inject HTML leading to a persistent Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. The vulnerability has been fixed in PrivateBin v1.3.2 & v1.2.2. Admins are urged to upgrade to these versions to protect the affected users.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.66%

46.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Privatebin	Privatebin	>= 1.2, < 1.2.2
Privatebin	Privatebin	>= 1.3, < 1.3.2

References

https://github.com/PrivateBin/PrivateBin/commit/8d0ac336d23cd8c98e71d5f21cdadcae9c8a26e6Patch
https://github.com/PrivateBin/PrivateBin/issues/554Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/PrivateBin/PrivateBin/security/advisories/GHSA-8j72-p2wm-6738Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://privatebin.info/news/v1.3.2-v1.2.2-release.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/PrivateBin/PrivateBin/commit/8d0ac336d23cd8c98e71d5f21cdadcae9c8a26e6Patch
https://github.com/PrivateBin/PrivateBin/issues/554Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/PrivateBin/PrivateBin/security/advisories/GHSA-8j72-p2wm-6738Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://privatebin.info/news/v1.3.2-v1.2.2-release.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 23, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-5223?

How severe is CVE-2020-5223?

CVE-2020-5223 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5223?

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