How severe is CVE-2020-7996?

CVE-2020-7996 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-2020-7996 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-2020-7996?

CVE-2020-7996 affects Dolibarr Dolibarr Erp/crm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7996?

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

When was CVE-2020-7996 published?

CVE-2020-7996 was published on 2020-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-7996

CVE-2020-7996 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dolibarr Dolibarr Erp/crm 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: Dolibarr Dolibarr Erp/crm
Published: 2020-01-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

htdocs/user/passwordforgotten.php in Dolibarr 10.0.6 allows XSS via the Referer HTTP header.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7996?: htdocs/user/passwordforgotten.php in Dolibarr 10.0.6 allows XSS via the Referer HTTP header.
How severe is CVE-2020-7996?: CVE-2020-7996 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-2020-7996 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-2020-7996?: CVE-2020-7996 affects Dolibarr Dolibarr Erp/crm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7996?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-7996 published?: CVE-2020-7996 was published on 2020-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dolibarr:dolibarr_erp\/crm:10.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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