How severe is CVE-2020-36692?

CVE-2020-36692 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-36692 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-36692?

CVE-2020-36692 affects Sophos Web Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36692?

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

When was CVE-2020-36692 published?

CVE-2020-36692 was published on 2023-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-36692

CVE-2020-36692 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sophos Web Appliance with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Sophos Web Appliance
Published: 2023-04-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A reflected XSS via POST vulnerability in report scheduler of Sophos Web Appliance versions older than 4.3.10.4 allows execution of JavaScript code in the victim browser via a malicious form that must be manually submitted by the victim while logged in to SWA.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-36692?: A reflected XSS via POST vulnerability in report scheduler of Sophos Web Appliance versions older than 4.3.10.4 allows execution of JavaScript code in the victim browser via a malicious form that must be manually submitted by the victim while logged in to SWA.
How severe is CVE-2020-36692?: CVE-2020-36692 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-36692 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-36692?: CVE-2020-36692 affects Sophos Web Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36692?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-36692 published?: CVE-2020-36692 was published on 2023-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.sophos.com/en-us/security-advisories/sophos-sa-20230404-swa-rce

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sophos:web_appliance:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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