How severe is CVE-2020-36609?

CVE-2020-36609 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-36609 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-36609?

CVE-2020-36609 affects Duxcms Project Duxcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36609?

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

When was CVE-2020-36609 published?

CVE-2020-36609 was published on 2022-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-36609

CVE-2020-36609 is a low-severity vulnerability in Duxcms Project Duxcms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4. 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-707.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-707
Affected product: Duxcms Project Duxcms
Published: 2022-12-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in annyshow DuxCMS 2.1. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the file admin.php&r=article/AdminContent/edit of the component Article Handler. The manipulation of the argument content leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-215115.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-36609?: A vulnerability was found in annyshow DuxCMS 2.1. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the file admin.php&r=article/AdminContent/edit of the component Article Handler. The manipulation of the argument content leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-215115.
How severe is CVE-2020-36609?: CVE-2020-36609 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-36609 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-36609?: CVE-2020-36609 affects Duxcms Project Duxcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36609?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-36609 published?: CVE-2020-36609 was published on 2022-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:duxcms_project:duxcms:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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