How severe is CVE-2020-29593?

CVE-2020-29593 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-2020-29593 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-2020-29593?

CVE-2020-29593 affects Orchardproject Orchard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-29593?

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

When was CVE-2020-29593 published?

CVE-2020-29593 was published on 2021-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-29593

CVE-2020-29593 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Orchardproject Orchard 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% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Orchardproject Orchard
Published: 2021-04-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Orchard before 1.10. The Media Settings Allowed File Types list field allows an attacker to add a XSS payload that will execute when users attempt to upload a disallowed file type, causing the error to display.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-29593?: An issue was discovered in Orchard before 1.10. The Media Settings Allowed File Types list field allows an attacker to add a XSS payload that will execute when users attempt to upload a disallowed file type, causing the error to display.
How severe is CVE-2020-29593?: CVE-2020-29593 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-2020-29593 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-2020-29593?: CVE-2020-29593 affects Orchardproject Orchard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-29593?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-29593 published?: CVE-2020-29593 was published on 2021-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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