What is CVE-2020-7656?

jquery prior to 1.9.0 allows Cross-site Scripting attacks via the load method. The load method fails to recognize and remove " " HTML tags that contain a whitespace character, i.e: " ", which results in the enclosed script logic to be executed.

How severe is CVE-2020-7656?

CVE-2020-7656 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-2020-7656 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-7656?

CVE-2020-7656 primarily affects Jquery. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7656?

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

When was CVE-2020-7656 published?

CVE-2020-7656 was published on 2020-05-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-7656

CVE-2020-7656 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jquery 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: 6% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Jquery
Published: 2020-05-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

jquery prior to 1.9.0 allows Cross-site Scripting attacks via the load method. The load method fails to recognize and remove "<script>" HTML tags that contain a whitespace character, i.e: "</script >", which results in the enclosed script logic to be executed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7656?: jquery prior to 1.9.0 allows Cross-site Scripting attacks via the load method. The load method fails to recognize and remove "<script>" HTML tags that contain a whitespace character, i.e: "</script >", which results in the enclosed script logic to be executed.
How severe is CVE-2020-7656?: CVE-2020-7656 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-2020-7656 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-7656?: CVE-2020-7656 primarily affects Jquery. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7656?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-7656 published?: CVE-2020-7656 was published on 2020-05-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:jquery:jquery:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:peoplesoft_enterprise_peopletools:8.58:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:active_iq_unified_manager:-:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:active_iq_unified_manager:-:*:*:*:*:vmware_vsphere:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:active_iq_unified_manager:-:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:cloud_backup:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:oncommand_system_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:snap_creator_framework:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:juniper:junos:21.2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Threat intelligence

Threat-intel indicators referencing this CVE:

79.137.34.248 (ipv4-addr)
103.158.138.179 (ipv4-addr)
174.126.222.110 (ipv4-addr)
186.182.105.49 (ipv4-addr)
171.34.139.222 (ipv4-addr)
151.20.43.187 (ipv4-addr)
101.58.67.95 (ipv4-addr)
128.199.82.9 (ipv4-addr)