How severe is CVE-2020-36960?

CVE-2020-36960 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-36960 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36960?

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

Does CVE-2020-36960 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2020-36960 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-30854.

When was CVE-2020-36960 published?

CVE-2020-36960 was published on 2026-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-36960

CVE-2020-36960 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.4)
CVSS v4: 5.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2020-30854
Weakness: CWE-79
Published: 2026-01-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Forma LMS 2.3 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into user profile first and last name fields. Attackers can craft scripts like '<script>alert(document.cookie)</script>' to execute arbitrary JavaScript when the profile is viewed by other users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-36960?: Forma LMS 2.3 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into user profile first and last name fields. Attackers can craft scripts like '<script>alert(document.cookie)</script>' to execute arbitrary JavaScript when the profile is viewed by other users.
How severe is CVE-2020-36960?: CVE-2020-36960 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-36960 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36960?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2020-36960 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2020-36960 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-30854.
When was CVE-2020-36960 published?: CVE-2020-36960 was published on 2026-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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