How severe is CVE-2020-35720?

CVE-2020-35720 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-2020-35720 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-35720?

CVE-2020-35720 affects Quest Policy Authority For Unified Communications. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-35720?

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

When was CVE-2020-35720 published?

CVE-2020-35720 was published on 2021-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-35720

CVE-2020-35720 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Quest Policy Authority For Unified Communications 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% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Quest Policy Authority For Unified Communications
Published: 2021-01-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Stored XSS in Quest Policy Authority 8.1.2.200 allows remote attackers to store malicious code in multiple fields (first name, last name, and logon name) when creating or modifying a user via the submitUser.jsp file. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-35720?: Stored XSS in Quest Policy Authority 8.1.2.200 allows remote attackers to store malicious code in multiple fields (first name, last name, and logon name) when creating or modifying a user via the submitUser.jsp file. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer
How severe is CVE-2020-35720?: CVE-2020-35720 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-2020-35720 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-35720?: CVE-2020-35720 affects Quest Policy Authority For Unified Communications. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-35720?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-35720 published?: CVE-2020-35720 was published on 2021-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:quest:policy_authority_for_unified_communications:8.1.2.200:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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