CVE-2020-36956

6.4 MEDIUM
Published: January 26, 2026 Modified: January 27, 2026
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Description

Openfire 4.6.0 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the nodejs plugin that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts through the 'path' parameter. Attackers can craft a payload with script tags to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of administrative users viewing the nodejs configuration page.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/igniterealtime/Openfire
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49229
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://www.igniterealtime.org/downloads/
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
6.4 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.0%
2th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)