How severe is CVE-2020-18470?

CVE-2020-18470 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-2020-18470 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-18470?

CVE-2020-18470 affects Rukovoditel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-18470?

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

When was CVE-2020-18470 published?

CVE-2020-18470 was published on 2021-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-18470

CVE-2020-18470 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rukovoditel 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% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Rukovoditel
Published: 2021-08-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Name of application field found in the General Configuration page in Rukovoditel 2.4.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted website name by doing an authenticated POST HTTP request to rukovoditel_2.4.1/install/index.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-18470?: Stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Name of application field found in the General Configuration page in Rukovoditel 2.4.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted website name by doing an authenticated POST HTTP request to rukovoditel_2.4.1/install/index.php.
How severe is CVE-2020-18470?: CVE-2020-18470 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-2020-18470 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-18470?: CVE-2020-18470 affects Rukovoditel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-18470?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-18470 published?: CVE-2020-18470 was published on 2021-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:rukovoditel:rukovoditel:2.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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