CVE-2020-16270
CVE-2020-16270 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Olimpoks Olimpok with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. 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: 13% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Olimpoks Olimpok
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
OLIMPOKS under 3.3.39 allows Auth/Admin ErrorMessage XSS. Remote Attacker can use discovered vulnerability to inject malicious JavaScript payload to victim’s browsers in context of vulnerable applications. Executed code can be used to steal administrator’s cookies, influence HTML content of targeted application and perform phishing-related attacks. Vulnerable application used in more than 3000 organizations in different sectors from retail to industries.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-16270?
- OLIMPOKS under 3.3.39 allows Auth/Admin ErrorMessage XSS. Remote Attacker can use discovered vulnerability to inject malicious JavaScript payload to victim’s browsers in context of vulnerable applications. Executed code can be used to steal administrator’s cookies, influence HTML content of targeted application and perform phishing-related attacks. Vulnerable application used in more than 3000 organizations in different sectors from retail to industries.
- How severe is CVE-2020-16270?
- CVE-2020-16270 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-2020-16270 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-16270?
- CVE-2020-16270 affects Olimpoks Olimpok. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-16270?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-16270 published?
- CVE-2020-16270 was published on 2020-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2020-04623
- https://github.com/Security-AVS/CVE-2020-16270
- https://olimpoks.ru/oks/forum/olimpoks5.php
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:olimpoks:olimpok:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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