CVE-2020-37103
CVE-2020-37103 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke 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% (21st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2020-30988
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
DotNetNuke 9.5 contains a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows normal users to upload malicious XML files with executable scripts through journal tools. Attackers can upload XML files with XHTML namespace scripts to execute arbitrary JavaScript in users' browsers, potentially bypassing CSRF protections and performing more damaging attacks.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-37103?
- DotNetNuke 9.5 contains a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows normal users to upload malicious XML files with executable scripts through journal tools. Attackers can upload XML files with XHTML namespace scripts to execute arbitrary JavaScript in users' browsers, potentially bypassing CSRF protections and performing more damaging attacks.
- How severe is CVE-2020-37103?
- CVE-2020-37103 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-2020-37103 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-37103?
- CVE-2020-37103 affects Dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-37103?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2020-37103 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2020-37103 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-30988.
- When was CVE-2020-37103 published?
- CVE-2020-37103 was published on 2026-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://dnnsoftware.com/
- https://medium.com/@SajjadPourali/dnn-dotnetnuke-cms-not-as-secure-as-you-think-e8516f789175
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48124
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/dotnetnuke-persistent-cross-site-scripting
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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