CVE-2020-8774
CVE-2020-8774 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pega Pega Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Pega Pega Platform
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Pega Platform before version 8.2.6 is affected by a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in the "ActionStringID" function.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-8774?
- Pega Platform before version 8.2.6 is affected by a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in the "ActionStringID" function.
- How severe is CVE-2020-8774?
- CVE-2020-8774 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2020-8774 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-8774?
- CVE-2020-8774 affects Pega Pega Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-8774?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2020-8774 published?
- CVE-2020-8774 was published on 2020-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:pega:pega_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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