How severe is CVE-2020-36638?

CVE-2020-36638 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-36638 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-2020-36638?

CVE-2020-36638 affects Adminserv Project Adminserv. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36638?

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

When was CVE-2020-36638 published?

CVE-2020-36638 was published on 2022-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-36638

CVE-2020-36638 is a low-severity vulnerability in Adminserv Project Adminserv with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5. 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: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Adminserv Project Adminserv
Published: 2022-12-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** A vulnerability was found in Chris92de AdminServ. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file resources/core/adminserv.php. The manipulation of the argument error leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. The patch is named 9a45087814295de6fb3a3fe38f96293665234da1. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-217043. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-36638?: ** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** A vulnerability was found in Chris92de AdminServ. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file resources/core/adminserv.php. The manipulation of the argument error leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. The patch is named 9a45087814295de6fb3a3fe38f96293665234da1. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-217043. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
How severe is CVE-2020-36638?: CVE-2020-36638 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-36638 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-2020-36638?: CVE-2020-36638 affects Adminserv Project Adminserv. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36638?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-36638 published?: CVE-2020-36638 was published on 2022-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:adminserv_project:adminserv:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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