CVE-2020-8825

Name: CVE-2020-8825
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-10T12:15:12.807+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 1.88%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-8825 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. index.php?p=/dashboard/settings/branding in Vanilla 2.6.3 allows stored XSS.. EPSS estimates a 1.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

index.php?p=/dashboard/settings/branding in Vanilla 2.6.3 allows stored XSS.

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

1.88%

76.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vanillaforums	Vanilla	2.6.3

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156281/Vanilla-Forum-2.6.3-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/hacky1997/CVE-2020-8825Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156281/Vanilla-Forum-2.6.3-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/hacky1997/CVE-2020-8825Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 10, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8825?

index.php?p=/dashboard/settings/branding in Vanilla 2.6.3 allows stored XSS.

How severe is CVE-2020-8825?

CVE-2020-8825 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8825?

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-2020-8825?

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Source: NVD / NIST