How severe is CVE-2020-28955?

CVE-2020-28955 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-2020-28955 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-28955?

CVE-2020-28955 affects Sugarcrm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-28955?

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

When was CVE-2020-28955 published?

CVE-2020-28955 was published on 2021-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-28955

CVE-2020-28955 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sugarcrm 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% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Sugarcrm
Published: 2021-10-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SugarCRM v6.5.18 was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Create Employee module. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload in the First Name or Last Name input fields.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-28955?: SugarCRM v6.5.18 was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Create Employee module. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload in the First Name or Last Name input fields.
How severe is CVE-2020-28955?: CVE-2020-28955 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-2020-28955 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-28955?: CVE-2020-28955 affects Sugarcrm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-28955?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-28955 published?: CVE-2020-28955 was published on 2021-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.vulnerability-lab.com/get_content.php?id=2257

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sugarcrm:sugarcrm:6.5.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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