How severe is CVE-2020-28071?

CVE-2020-28071 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-28071 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-2020-28071?

CVE-2020-28071 affects Alumni Management System Project Alumni Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-28071?

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

When was CVE-2020-28071 published?

CVE-2020-28071 was published on 2020-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-28071

CVE-2020-28071 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Alumni Management System Project Alumni Management System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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 4.8)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Alumni Management System Project Alumni Management System
Published: 2020-12-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SourceCodester Alumni Management System 1.0 is affected by cross-site Scripting (XSS) in /admin/gallery.php. After the admin authentication an attacker can upload an image in the gallery using a XSS payload in the description textarea called 'about' and reach a stored XSS.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-28071?: SourceCodester Alumni Management System 1.0 is affected by cross-site Scripting (XSS) in /admin/gallery.php. After the admin authentication an attacker can upload an image in the gallery using a XSS payload in the description textarea called 'about' and reach a stored XSS.
How severe is CVE-2020-28071?: CVE-2020-28071 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-28071 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-2020-28071?: CVE-2020-28071 affects Alumni Management System Project Alumni Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-28071?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-28071 published?: CVE-2020-28071 was published on 2020-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160591/Alumni-Management-System-1.0-Cross-Site-Scripting.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:alumni_management_system_project:alumni_management_system:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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