How severe is CVE-2020-36828?

CVE-2020-36828 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-2020-36828 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36828?

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

Does CVE-2020-36828 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2020-36828 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-24269.

When was CVE-2020-36828 published?

CVE-2020-36828 was published on 2024-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-36828

CVE-2020-36828 is a low-severity vulnerability 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: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2020-24269
Weakness: CWE-79
Published: 2024-03-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in DiscuzX up to 3.4-20200818. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function show_next_step of the file upload/install/include/install_function.php. The manipulation of the argument uchidden leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 3.4-20210119 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is 4a9673624f46f7609486778ded9653733020c567. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-258612.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-36828?: A vulnerability was found in DiscuzX up to 3.4-20200818. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function show_next_step of the file upload/install/include/install_function.php. The manipulation of the argument uchidden leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 3.4-20210119 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is 4a9673624f46f7609486778ded9653733020c567. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-258612.
How severe is CVE-2020-36828?: CVE-2020-36828 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-2020-36828 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36828?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2020-36828 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2020-36828 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-24269.
When was CVE-2020-36828 published?: CVE-2020-36828 was published on 2024-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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