How severe is CVE-2020-24860?

CVE-2020-24860 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-2020-24860 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-24860?

CVE-2020-24860 affects Cmsmadesimple Cms Made Simple. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24860?

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

When was CVE-2020-24860 published?

CVE-2020-24860 was published on 2020-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-24860

CVE-2020-24860 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cmsmadesimple Cms Made Simple 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% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Cmsmadesimple Cms Made Simple
Published: 2020-10-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

CMS Made Simple 2.2.14 allows an authenticated user with access to the Content Manager to edit content and put persistent XSS payload in the affected text fields. The user can get cookies from every authenticated user who visits the website.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-24860?: CMS Made Simple 2.2.14 allows an authenticated user with access to the Content Manager to edit content and put persistent XSS payload in the affected text fields. The user can get cookies from every authenticated user who visits the website.
How severe is CVE-2020-24860?: CVE-2020-24860 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-2020-24860 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-24860?: CVE-2020-24860 affects Cmsmadesimple Cms Made Simple. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24860?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-24860 published?: CVE-2020-24860 was published on 2020-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cmsmadesimple:cms_made_simple:2.2.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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