CVE-2020-36956

MEDIUM
2026-01-26 [email protected]
6.4
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

3
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 22:00 vuln.today
PoC Detected
Jan 27, 2026 - 14:59 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Jan 26, 2026 - 18:16 nvd
MEDIUM 6.4

Tags

Node.js XSS

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.

Analysis

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. [CVSS 6.4 MEDIUM]

Technical Context

Classified as CWE-79 (Cross-site Scripting (XSS)). Affects nodejs plugin. 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.

Affected Products

Product: nodejs plugin.

Remediation

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Implement output encoding and Content Security Policy headers. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.

Priority Score

52
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +0.0
CVSS: +32
POC: +20

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