CVE-2020-5838

CVE-2020-5838 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec It Analytics 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

Description

Symantec IT Analytics, prior to 2.9.1, may be susceptible to a cross-site scripting (XSS) exploit, which is a type of issue that can potentially enable attackers to inject client-side scripts into web pages viewed by other users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-5838?
Symantec IT Analytics, prior to 2.9.1, may be susceptible to a cross-site scripting (XSS) exploit, which is a type of issue that can potentially enable attackers to inject client-side scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
How severe is CVE-2020-5838?
CVE-2020-5838 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-2020-5838 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-5838?
CVE-2020-5838 affects Symantec It Analytics. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5838?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-5838 published?
CVE-2020-5838 was published on 2020-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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