How severe is CVE-2020-8020?

CVE-2020-8020 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-8020 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-8020?

CVE-2020-8020 primarily affects Opensuse Open Build Service. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8020?

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

When was CVE-2020-8020 published?

CVE-2020-8020 was published on 2020-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-8020

CVE-2020-8020 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Opensuse Open Build Service with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Opensuse Open Build Service
Published: 2020-05-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation vulnerability in open-build-service allows remote attackers to store arbitrary JS code to cause XSS. This issue affects: openSUSE open-build-service versions prior to 7cc32c8e2ff7290698e101d9a80a9dc29a5500fb.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-8020?: A Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation vulnerability in open-build-service allows remote attackers to store arbitrary JS code to cause XSS. This issue affects: openSUSE open-build-service versions prior to 7cc32c8e2ff7290698e101d9a80a9dc29a5500fb.
How severe is CVE-2020-8020?: CVE-2020-8020 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-8020 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-8020?: CVE-2020-8020 primarily affects Opensuse Open Build Service. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8020?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-8020 published?: CVE-2020-8020 was published on 2020-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:opensuse:open_build_service:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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