CVE-2020-17542
CVE-2020-17542 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dotcms 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% (53rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Dotcms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in dotCMS v5.1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting a malicious payload into the "Task Detail" comment window of the "/dotAdmin/#/c/workflow" component.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-17542?
- Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in dotCMS v5.1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting a malicious payload into the "Task Detail" comment window of the "/dotAdmin/#/c/workflow" component.
- How severe is CVE-2020-17542?
- CVE-2020-17542 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-2020-17542 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-17542?
- CVE-2020-17542 affects Dotcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-17542?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-17542 published?
- CVE-2020-17542 was published on 2021-04-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:dotcms:dotcms:5.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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