CVE-2020-36526: akeles countdown_timer Cross-site Scripting

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2020-36526 is a medium (CVSS 5.4) Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in akeles countdown_timer. EPSS estimates a 0.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 47% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 03-06-2022
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 15-04-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Countdown Timer. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Macro Handler. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

• CWE-79Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.