CVE-2020-28717
CVE-2020-28717 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kindsoft Kindeditor 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)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Kindsoft Kindeditor
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in content1 parameter in demo.jsp in kindsoft kindeditor version 4.1.12, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-28717?
- Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in content1 parameter in demo.jsp in kindsoft kindeditor version 4.1.12, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.
- How severe is CVE-2020-28717?
- CVE-2020-28717 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-2020-28717 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-28717?
- CVE-2020-28717 affects Kindsoft Kindeditor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-28717?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-28717 published?
- CVE-2020-28717 was published on 2023-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:kindsoft:kindeditor:4.1.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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