CVE-2020-36844

The KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training application before 2020-01-10 allows reflected XSS. The response has a SCRIPT element that sets window.location.href to a JavaScript URL.

CVSS v3 6.1 MEDIUM

6.1^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 2.7

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact LOW

Integrity Impact LOW

Availability Impact NONE

Scope CHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://www.doyler.net/security-not-included/knowbe4-vulnerabilities	Exploit

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:knowbe4:security_awareness_training:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2025-04-20 22:15

Updated : 2025-05-13 14:27

NVD link : CVE-2020-36844

Mitre link : CVE-2020-36844

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2020-36844

JSON object : View

Products Affected

knowbe4

security_awareness_training

CWE

CWE-79

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

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