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Opencti CVE-2020-37044

MEDIUM
Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79)
2026-01-30 disclosure@vulncheck.com
5.4
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Output encoding, context-aware escaping
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Execution

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Impact

CVSS 5.4 (MEDIUM). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: None. User interaction: Required. Public exploit/POC available.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker could exploit this flaw, execution of JavaScript in the victim's browser.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
No patch listed yet 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

OpenCTI 3.3.1 is vulnerable to a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attack via the /graphql endpoint. An attacker can inject arbitrary JavaScript code by sending a crafted GET request with a malicious payload in the query string, leading to execution of JavaScript in the victim's browser. [CVSS 5.4 MEDIUM]

RemediationAI

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

Affected Packages

pypi pycti no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in pypi

Checking this CVE against your own stacks and servers is part of the Basic plan and up.

Technical ContextAI · show details

Classified as CWE-79 (Cross-site Scripting (XSS)). Affects Opencti. OpenCTI 3.3.1 is vulnerable to a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attack via the /graphql endpoint. An attacker can inject arbitrary JavaScript code by sending a crafted GET request with a malicious payload in the query string, leading to execution of JavaScript in the victim's browser. For example, a request to /graphql?'"--></style></scRipt><scRipt>alert('Raif_Berkay')</scRipt> will trigger an alert. This vulnerability was discovered by Raif Berkay Dincel and confirmed on Linux Mint and Wi

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 5.4 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

2
PoC Detected
Feb 13, 2026 - 17:55 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Jan 30, 2026 - 23:16 nvd
MEDIUM 5.4

DescriptionCVE.org

OpenCTI 3.3.1 is vulnerable to a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attack via the /graphql endpoint. An attacker can inject arbitrary JavaScript code by sending a crafted GET request with a malicious payload in the query string, leading to execution of JavaScript in the victim's browser. For example, a request to /graphql?'"--></style></scRipt><scRipt>alert('Raif_Berkay')</scRipt> will trigger an alert. This vulnerability was discovered by Raif Berkay Dincel and confirmed on Linux Mint and Windows 10.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Organizations using OpenCTI 3.3.1 should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2020-37044, a cross-site scripting vulnerability rated CVSS 5.4. Attackers could inject scripts to steal sessions or perform actions as authenticated users. Proof-of-concept code is publicly available. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.

Business Impact: Low
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: implement CSP headers, enable HttpOnly cookies, deploy WAF XSS rules.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.0%
Top 98% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
5 sources
Confidence: Medium
NVD CVE.org EPSS Exploit-DB GitHub

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 0.0%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact
Low

Priority Score

47
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +27
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Cross-Site Scripting occurs when an application accepts untrusted data and sends it to a web browser without proper validation or encoding.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:citeum:opencti:3.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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7.2 May 26

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Authorization bypass in OpenCTI prior to version 7.260326.0 lets any authenticated user holding the KNOWLEDGE_KNUPDATE p

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OpenCTI versions prior to 6.9.1 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in the GraphQL mutation 'IndividualDeletio

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