CVE-2020-36844
CVE-2020-36844 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Knowbe4 Security Awareness Training with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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 6.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2020-30796
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Knowbe4 Security Awareness Training
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training application before 2020-01-10 allows reflected XSS. The response has a SCRIPT element that sets window.location.href to a JavaScript URL.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-36844?
- The KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training application before 2020-01-10 allows reflected XSS. The response has a SCRIPT element that sets window.location.href to a JavaScript URL.
- How severe is CVE-2020-36844?
- CVE-2020-36844 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2020-36844 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-36844?
- CVE-2020-36844 affects Knowbe4 Security Awareness Training. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-36844?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2020-36844 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2020-36844 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-30796.
- When was CVE-2020-36844 published?
- CVE-2020-36844 was published on 2025-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:knowbe4:security_awareness_training:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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