CVE-2020-36499
CVE-2020-36499 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Taotesting Tao Assessment Platform 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% (42nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Taotesting Tao Assessment Platform
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
TAO Open Source Assessment Platform v3.3.0 RC02 was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the content parameter of the Rubric Block (Add) module. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload in the rubric name value.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-36499?
- TAO Open Source Assessment Platform v3.3.0 RC02 was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the content parameter of the Rubric Block (Add) module. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload in the rubric name value.
- How severe is CVE-2020-36499?
- CVE-2020-36499 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-2020-36499 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-36499?
- CVE-2020-36499 affects Taotesting Tao Assessment Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-36499?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-36499 published?
- CVE-2020-36499 was published on 2021-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:taotesting:tao_assessment_platform:3.3.0:rc02:*:*:*:*:*:*
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