CVE-2020-6956

Name: CVE-2020-6956
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-05-19T14:15:11.813+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-6956 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. PCS DEXICON 3.4.1 allows XSS via the loginName parameter in login_action.jsp.. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

PCS DEXICON 3.4.1 allows XSS via the loginName parameter in login_action.jsp.

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

0.70%

48.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pcs	Dexicon Enterprise	3.4.1

References

https://www.kpmg.de/noindex/advisories/KPMG-2019-001.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.kpmg.de/noindex/advisories/KPMG-2019-001.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 19, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-6956?

PCS DEXICON 3.4.1 allows XSS via the loginName parameter in login_action.jsp.

How severe is CVE-2020-6956?

CVE-2020-6956 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6956?

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-2020-6956?

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Source: NVD / NIST