How severe is CVE-2020-29471?

CVE-2020-29471 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-2020-29471 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-29471?

CVE-2020-29471 affects Opencart. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-29471?

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

When was CVE-2020-29471 published?

CVE-2020-29471 was published on 2020-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-29471

CVE-2020-29471 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Opencart 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% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Opencart
Published: 2020-12-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OpenCart 3.0.3.6 is affected by cross-site scripting (XSS) in the Profile Image. An admin can upload a profile image as a malicious code using JavaScript. Whenever anyone will see the profile picture, the code will execute and XSS will trigger.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-29471?: OpenCart 3.0.3.6 is affected by cross-site scripting (XSS) in the Profile Image. An admin can upload a profile image as a malicious code using JavaScript. Whenever anyone will see the profile picture, the code will execute and XSS will trigger.
How severe is CVE-2020-29471?: CVE-2020-29471 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-2020-29471 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-29471?: CVE-2020-29471 affects Opencart. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-29471?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-29471 published?: CVE-2020-29471 was published on 2020-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49098

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:opencart:opencart:3.0.3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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