How severe is CVE-2020-12685?

CVE-2020-12685 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-12685 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-12685?

CVE-2020-12685 affects Redhat Interchange. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12685?

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

When was CVE-2020-12685 published?

CVE-2020-12685 was published on 2020-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-12685

CVE-2020-12685 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Interchange with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Redhat Interchange
Published: 2020-05-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

XSS in the admin help system admin/help.html and admin/quicklinks.html in Interchange 4.7.0 through 5.11.x allows remote attackers to steal credentials or data via browser JavaScript.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-12685?: XSS in the admin help system admin/help.html and admin/quicklinks.html in Interchange 4.7.0 through 5.11.x allows remote attackers to steal credentials or data via browser JavaScript.
How severe is CVE-2020-12685?: CVE-2020-12685 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-12685 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-12685?: CVE-2020-12685 affects Redhat Interchange. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12685?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-12685 published?: CVE-2020-12685 was published on 2020-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:interchange:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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