CVE-2020-5843

Name: CVE-2020-5843
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-07T13:15:10.443+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-5843 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Codoforum 4.8.3 allows XSS in the admin dashboard via a category to the Manage Users screen.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Codoforum 4.8.3 allows XSS in the admin dashboard via a category to the Manage Users screen.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.55%

41.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Codologic	Codoforum	4.8.3

References

http://codologic.com/forum/index.php?u=/category/news-and-announcementsRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://vyshnavvizz.blogspot.com/2020/01/persistent-cross-site-scripting-admin.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://codologic.com/forum/index.php?u=/category/news-and-announcementsRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://vyshnavvizz.blogspot.com/2020/01/persistent-cross-site-scripting-admin.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 7, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-5843?

Codoforum 4.8.3 allows XSS in the admin dashboard via a category to the Manage Users screen.

How severe is CVE-2020-5843?

CVE-2020-5843 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5843?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-5843?

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Source: NVD / NIST