How severe is CVE-2020-35249?

CVE-2020-35249 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-2020-35249 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-35249?

CVE-2020-35249 affects Elkarbackup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-35249?

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

When was CVE-2020-35249 published?

CVE-2020-35249 was published on 2021-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-35249

CVE-2020-35249 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Elkarbackup 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% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Elkarbackup
Published: 2021-11-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ElkarBackup 1.3.3, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via the name parameter to the add client feature.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-35249?: Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ElkarBackup 1.3.3, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via the name parameter to the add client feature.
How severe is CVE-2020-35249?: CVE-2020-35249 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-2020-35249 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-35249?: CVE-2020-35249 affects Elkarbackup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-35249?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-35249 published?: CVE-2020-35249 was published on 2021-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48756

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:elkarbackup:elkarbackup:1.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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