How severe is CVE-2020-15895?

CVE-2020-15895 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-2020-15895 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-15895?

CVE-2020-15895 primarily affects Dlink Dir-816l Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15895?

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

When was CVE-2020-15895 published?

CVE-2020-15895 was published on 2020-07-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-15895

CVE-2020-15895 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dir-816l Firmware 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: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Dlink Dir-816l Firmware
Published: 2020-07-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An XSS issue was discovered on D-Link DIR-816L devices 2.x before 1.10b04Beta02. In the file webinc/js/info.php, no output filtration is applied to the RESULT parameter, before it's printed on the webpage.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-15895?: An XSS issue was discovered on D-Link DIR-816L devices 2.x before 1.10b04Beta02. In the file webinc/js/info.php, no output filtration is applied to the RESULT parameter, before it's printed on the webpage.
How severe is CVE-2020-15895?: CVE-2020-15895 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-2020-15895 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-15895?: CVE-2020-15895 primarily affects Dlink Dir-816l Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-15895?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-15895 published?: CVE-2020-15895 was published on 2020-07-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-816l_firmware:2.06:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-816l_firmware:2.06.b09:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*

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