CVE-2020-37225

6.4 MEDIUM
Published: May 13, 2026 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

Powie's WHOIS Domain Check 0.9.31 contains a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript by exploiting unsanitized input fields in plugin settings. Attackers can submit malicious payloads through textarea and input elements in the pwhois_settings.php configuration page to execute JavaScript in the admin context and escalate privileges.

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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://blog.haao.sh
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://powie.de
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://wordpress.org/plugins/powies-whois/
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48656
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com

5 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
6.4 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.2%
15th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)