How severe is CVE-2020-12472?

CVE-2020-12472 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-2020-12472 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-12472?

CVE-2020-12472 affects Mono Monox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12472?

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

When was CVE-2020-12472 published?

CVE-2020-12472 was published on 2020-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-12472

CVE-2020-12472 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mono Monox 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: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Mono Monox
Published: 2020-04-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

MonoX through 5.1.40.5152 allows stored XSS via User Status, Blog Comments, or Blog Description.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-12472?: MonoX through 5.1.40.5152 allows stored XSS via User Status, Blog Comments, or Blog Description.
How severe is CVE-2020-12472?: CVE-2020-12472 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-2020-12472 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-12472?: CVE-2020-12472 affects Mono Monox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12472?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-12472 published?: CVE-2020-12472 was published on 2020-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/belong2yourself/vulnerabilities/tree/master/MonoX%20CMS/Multiple%20Cross-Site-Scripting

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mono:monox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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