How severe is CVE-2020-5306?

CVE-2020-5306 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-5306 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-5306?

CVE-2020-5306 affects Codologic Codoforum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5306?

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

When was CVE-2020-5306 published?

CVE-2020-5306 was published on 2020-01-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-5306

CVE-2020-5306 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Codologic Codoforum with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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 4.8)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Codologic Codoforum
Published: 2020-01-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Codoforum 4.8.3 allows XSS via a post using parameters display name, title name, or content.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-5306?: Codoforum 4.8.3 allows XSS via a post using parameters display name, title name, or content.
How severe is CVE-2020-5306?: CVE-2020-5306 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-5306 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-5306?: CVE-2020-5306 affects Codologic Codoforum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5306?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-5306 published?: CVE-2020-5306 was published on 2020-01-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:codologic:codoforum:4.8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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