How severe is CVE-2020-27980?

CVE-2020-27980 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-2020-27980 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-27980?

CVE-2020-27980 affects Genexis Platinum-4410 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27980?

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

When was CVE-2020-27980 published?

CVE-2020-27980 was published on 2020-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-27980

CVE-2020-27980 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Genexis Platinum-4410 Firmware 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% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Genexis Platinum-4410 Firmware
Published: 2020-10-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Genexis Platinum-4410 P4410-V2-1.28 devices allow stored XSS in the WLAN SSID parameter. This could allow an attacker to perform malicious actions in which the XSS popup will affect all privileged users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-27980?: Genexis Platinum-4410 P4410-V2-1.28 devices allow stored XSS in the WLAN SSID parameter. This could allow an attacker to perform malicious actions in which the XSS popup will affect all privileged users.
How severe is CVE-2020-27980?: CVE-2020-27980 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-2020-27980 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-27980?: CVE-2020-27980 affects Genexis Platinum-4410 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-27980?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-27980 published?: CVE-2020-27980 was published on 2020-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:genexis:platinum-4410_firmware:1.28:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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