How severe is CVE-2020-26162?

CVE-2020-26162 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-2020-26162 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-2020-26162?

CVE-2020-26162 primarily affects Xerox Workcentre Ec7836 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-26162?

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

When was CVE-2020-26162 published?

CVE-2020-26162 was published on 2020-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-26162

CVE-2020-26162 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xerox Workcentre Ec7836 Firmware 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: Xerox Workcentre Ec7836 Firmware
Published: 2020-10-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Xerox WorkCentre EC7836 before 073.050.059.25300 and EC7856 before 073.020.059.25300 devices allow XSS via Description pages.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-26162?: Xerox WorkCentre EC7836 before 073.050.059.25300 and EC7856 before 073.020.059.25300 devices allow XSS via Description pages.
How severe is CVE-2020-26162?: CVE-2020-26162 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-2020-26162 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-2020-26162?: CVE-2020-26162 primarily affects Xerox Workcentre Ec7836 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-26162?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-26162 published?: CVE-2020-26162 was published on 2020-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:xerox:workcentre_ec7836_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:xerox:workcentre_ec7856_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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