CVE-2020-18229
CVE-2020-18229 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpmywind with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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 4.8)
- CVSS v2: 3.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Phpmywind
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in PHPMyWind v5.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting scripts into the parameter "$cfg_copyright" of component " /admin/web_config.php".
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-18229?
- Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in PHPMyWind v5.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting scripts into the parameter "$cfg_copyright" of component " /admin/web_config.php".
- How severe is CVE-2020-18229?
- CVE-2020-18229 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2020-18229 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-18229?
- CVE-2020-18229 affects Phpmywind. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-18229?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-18229 published?
- CVE-2020-18229 was published on 2021-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:phpmywind:phpmywind:5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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