CVE-2020-5729
CVE-2020-5729 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openmrs 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)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Openmrs
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In OpenMRS 2.9 and prior, the UI Framework Error Page reflects arbitrary, user-supplied input back to the browser, which can result in XSS. Any page that is able to trigger a UI Framework Error is susceptible to this issue.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-5729?
- In OpenMRS 2.9 and prior, the UI Framework Error Page reflects arbitrary, user-supplied input back to the browser, which can result in XSS. Any page that is able to trigger a UI Framework Error is susceptible to this issue.
- How severe is CVE-2020-5729?
- CVE-2020-5729 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-2020-5729 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-5729?
- CVE-2020-5729 affects Openmrs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-5729?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-5729 published?
- CVE-2020-5729 was published on 2020-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:openmrs:openmrs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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