How severe is CVE-2020-9008?

CVE-2020-9008 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-9008 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-9008?

CVE-2020-9008 primarily affects Blackboard Blackboard Learn. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9008?

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

When was CVE-2020-9008 published?

CVE-2020-9008 was published on 2020-02-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-9008

CVE-2020-9008 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Blackboard Blackboard Learn with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Blackboard Blackboard Learn
Published: 2020-02-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Stored Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Blackboard Learn/PeopleTool v9.1 allows users to inject arbitrary web script via the Tile widget in the People Tool profile editor.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-9008?: Stored Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Blackboard Learn/PeopleTool v9.1 allows users to inject arbitrary web script via the Tile widget in the People Tool profile editor.
How severe is CVE-2020-9008?: CVE-2020-9008 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-9008 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-9008?: CVE-2020-9008 primarily affects Blackboard Blackboard Learn. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9008?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-9008 published?: CVE-2020-9008 was published on 2020-02-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:blackboard:blackboard_learn:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:blackboard:blackboard_learn:9.1:q2_2017:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:blackboard:blackboard_learn:9.1:q2_2017_cumulative_update1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:blackboard:blackboard_learn:9.1:q2_2017_cumulative_update2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:blackboard:blackboard_learn:9.1:q2_2017_cumulative_update3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:blackboard:blackboard_learn:9.1:q2_2017_cumulative_update4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:blackboard:blackboard_learn:9.1:q2_2017_cumulative_update5:*:*:*:*:*:*

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