What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-36988?

CVE-2020-36988 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of PDW File Browser are affected by CVE-2020-36988?

Organizations using PDW File Browser version 1.3 should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2020-36988, a cross-site scripting vulnerability rated CVSS 5.4.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2020-36988?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-36988. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2020-36988?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Verify Content-Security-Policy and output encoding.

PDW File Browser CVE-2020-36988

MEDIUM

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79)

2026-01-28 disclosure@vulncheck.com

XSS

5.4

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.4 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Jan 29, 2026 - 16:31 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Jan 28, 2026 - 13:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.4

DescriptionCVE.org

PDW File Browser version 1.3 contains stored and reflected cross-site scripting vulnerabilities that allow authenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts through file rename and path parameters. Attackers can craft malicious URLs or rename files with XSS payloads to execute arbitrary JavaScript in victims' browsers when they access the file browser.

AnalysisAI

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-79 (Cross-site Scripting (XSS)). PDW File Browser version 1.3 contains stored and reflected cross-site scripting vulnerabilities that allow authenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts through file rename and path parameters. Attackers can craft malicious URLs or rename files with XSS payloads to execute arbitrary JavaScript in victims' browsers when they access the file browser.

Affected ProductsAI

Component: file rename and path.

RemediationAI

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

CVE-2020-36988 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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