CVE-2020-8775

Name: CVE-2020-8775
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-29T16:15:11.887+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.9/10EPSS 0.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-8775 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.9/10 on the CVSS scale. Pega Platform before version 8.2.6 is affected by a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the comment tags.. EPSS estimates a 0.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Pega Platform before version 8.2.6 is affected by a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the comment tags.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.84%

53.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pega	Platform	< 8.2.6

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 29, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8775?

Pega Platform before version 8.2.6 is affected by a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the comment tags.

How severe is CVE-2020-8775?

CVE-2020-8775 has a CVSS score of 8.9/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8775?

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-2020-8775?

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Source: NVD / NIST