How severe is CVE-2020-28350?

CVE-2020-28350 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-2020-28350 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-2020-28350?

CVE-2020-28350 affects Sokrates Sowasql. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-28350?

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

When was CVE-2020-28350 published?

CVE-2020-28350 was published on 2020-11-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-28350

CVE-2020-28350 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sokrates Sowasql 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: Sokrates Sowasql
Published: 2020-11-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in OPAC in Sokrates SOWA SowaSQL through 5.6.1 via the sowacgi.php typ parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-28350?: A Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in OPAC in Sokrates SOWA SowaSQL through 5.6.1 via the sowacgi.php typ parameter.
How severe is CVE-2020-28350?: CVE-2020-28350 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-2020-28350 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-2020-28350?: CVE-2020-28350 affects Sokrates Sowasql. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-28350?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-28350 published?: CVE-2020-28350 was published on 2020-11-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Nov/32

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sokrates:sowasql:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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