CVE-2020-5729

Name: CVE-2020-5729
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-17T19:15:14.857+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-5729 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. In OpenMRS 2.9 and prior, the UI Framework Error Page reflects arbitrary, user-supplied input back to the browser, which can result in XSS. Any page that is able to trigger a UI Framework Error is susceptible to this issue.. EPSS estimates a 1.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In OpenMRS 2.9 and prior, the UI Framework Error Page reflects arbitrary, user-supplied input back to the browser, which can result in XSS. Any page that is able to trigger a UI Framework Error is susceptible to this issue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.14%

62.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openmrs	Openmrs	<= 2.9.0

References

https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-18Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-18Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 17, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-5729?

How severe is CVE-2020-5729?

CVE-2020-5729 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5729?

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