CVE-2020-8020

Name: CVE-2020-8020
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-05-13T15:15:11.7+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.89%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-8020 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation vulnerability in open-build-service allows remote attackers to store arbitrary JS code to cause XSS. This issue affects: openSUSE open-build-service versions prior to 7cc32c8e2ff7290698e101d9a80a9dc29a5500fb.. EPSS estimates a 0.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation vulnerability in open-build-service allows remote attackers to store arbitrary JS code to cause XSS. This issue affects: openSUSE open-build-service versions prior to 7cc32c8e2ff7290698e101d9a80a9dc29a5500fb.

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

0.89%

54.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opensuse	Open Build Service	< 2020-05-13
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0

References

https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1171439Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/02/msg00006.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1171439Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/02/msg00006.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 13, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8020?

How severe is CVE-2020-8020?

CVE-2020-8020 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8020?

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-2020-8020?

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Source: NVD / NIST