CVE-2020-18259

CVE-2020-18259 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ed01-cms Project Ed01-cms 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

Description

ED01-CMS v1.0 was discovered to contain a reflective cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the component sposts.php. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload inserted into the Post title or Post content fields.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-18259?
ED01-CMS v1.0 was discovered to contain a reflective cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the component sposts.php. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload inserted into the Post title or Post content fields.
How severe is CVE-2020-18259?
CVE-2020-18259 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-2020-18259 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-18259?
CVE-2020-18259 affects Ed01-cms Project Ed01-cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-18259?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-18259 published?
CVE-2020-18259 was published on 2021-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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