CVE-2020-36996

PHPFusion 9.03.50 contains a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability in the print.php page that fails to properly sanitize user-submitted message content. Attackers can inject malicious JavaScript through forum messages that will execute when the print page is generated, allowing script execution in victim browsers.

CVSS v3 6.4 MEDIUM

6.4^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.1 / Impact : 2.7

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact LOW

Integrity Impact LOW

Availability Impact NONE

Scope CHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48497
https://www.php-fusion.co.uk/home.php
https://www.php-fusion.co.uk/php_fusion_9_downloads.php
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpfusion-persistent-cross-site-scripting

Configurations

No configuration.

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-01-30 17:16

Updated : 2026-01-30 17:16

NVD link : CVE-2020-36996

Mitre link : CVE-2020-36996

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2020-36996

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-79

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

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