CVE-2020-3975
CVE-2020-3975 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vmware App Volumes with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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 5.4)
- CVSS v2: 3.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Vmware App Volumes
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
VMware App Volumes 2.x prior to 2.18.6 and VMware App Volumes 4 prior to 2006 contain a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. A malicious actor with access to create and edit applications or create storage groups, may be able to inject malicious script which will be executed by a victim's browser when viewing.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-3975?
- VMware App Volumes 2.x prior to 2.18.6 and VMware App Volumes 4 prior to 2006 contain a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. A malicious actor with access to create and edit applications or create storage groups, may be able to inject malicious script which will be executed by a victim's browser when viewing.
- How severe is CVE-2020-3975?
- CVE-2020-3975 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2020-3975 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-3975?
- CVE-2020-3975 affects Vmware App Volumes. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-3975?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-3975 published?
- CVE-2020-3975 was published on 2020-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:app_volumes:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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