CVE-2020-5737

Name: CVE-2020-5737
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-17T19:15:15.17+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-5737 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Stored XSS in Tenable.Sc before 5.14.0 could allow an authenticated remote attacker to craft a request to execute arbitrary script code in a user's browser session. Updated input validation techniques have been implemented to correct this issue.. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stored XSS in Tenable.Sc before 5.14.0 could allow an authenticated remote attacker to craft a request to execute arbitrary script code in a user's browser session. Updated input validation techniques have been implemented to correct this issue.

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

0.62%

45.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tenable	Tenable.Sc	5.14.0
Tenable	Tenable.Sc	5.14.1

References

https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2020-02Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2020-02Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-5737?

How severe is CVE-2020-5737?

CVE-2020-5737 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5737?

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