How severe is CVE-2020-35753?

CVE-2020-35753 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-2020-35753 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-35753?

CVE-2020-35753 affects Persis Human Resource Management Portal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-35753?

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

When was CVE-2020-35753 published?

CVE-2020-35753 was published on 2021-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-35753

CVE-2020-35753 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Persis Human Resource Management Portal 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: 2.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Persis Human Resource Management Portal
Published: 2021-01-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The job posting recommendation form in Persis Human Resource Management Portal (Versions 17.2.00 through 17.2.35 and 19.0.00 through 19.0.20), when the "Recommend job posting" function is enabled, allows XSS via the SENDER parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-35753?: The job posting recommendation form in Persis Human Resource Management Portal (Versions 17.2.00 through 17.2.35 and 19.0.00 through 19.0.20), when the "Recommend job posting" function is enabled, allows XSS via the SENDER parameter.
How severe is CVE-2020-35753?: CVE-2020-35753 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-2020-35753 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-35753?: CVE-2020-35753 affects Persis Human Resource Management Portal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-35753?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-35753 published?: CVE-2020-35753 was published on 2021-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:persis:human_resource_management_portal:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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