CVE-2020-21082
CVE-2020-21082 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Maccms 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
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Maccms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the background administrator article management module of Maccms 8.0 allows attackers to steal administrator and user cookies via crafted payloads in the text fields for Chinese and English names.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-21082?
- A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the background administrator article management module of Maccms 8.0 allows attackers to steal administrator and user cookies via crafted payloads in the text fields for Chinese and English names.
- How severe is CVE-2020-21082?
- CVE-2020-21082 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-2020-21082 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-21082?
- CVE-2020-21082 affects Maccms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-21082?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-21082 published?
- CVE-2020-21082 was published on 2021-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:maccms:maccms:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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