How severe is CVE-2020-12261?

CVE-2020-12261 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-12261 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-12261?

CVE-2020-12261 affects Opmantek Open-audit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12261?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-12261 published?

CVE-2020-12261 was published on 2020-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-12261

CVE-2020-12261 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Opmantek Open-audit with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Opmantek Open-audit
Published: 2020-04-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Open-AudIT 3.3.0 allows an XSS attack after login.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-12261?: Open-AudIT 3.3.0 allows an XSS attack after login.
How severe is CVE-2020-12261?: CVE-2020-12261 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-12261 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-12261?: CVE-2020-12261 affects Opmantek Open-audit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12261?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-12261 published?: CVE-2020-12261 was published on 2020-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:opmantek:open-audit:3.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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