CVE-2020-36609 annyshow DuxCMS Article edit cross site scripting

Low 2.4 Published 8 Dec 2022 Updated 15 Apr 2025

Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via the article content field in DuxCMS, potentially compromising user sessions.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-36609?

CVE-2020-36609 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in annyshow DuxCMS, published on 8 Dec 2022. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in annyshow DuxCMS 2.1. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the file admin.php&r=article/AdminContent/edit of the component Article Handler. The manipulation of the argument content leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-215115.

Weakness: CWE-707

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-36609?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Duxcms Project Duxcms.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36609?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-36609 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2020-36609 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-36609 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-37qx-46xm-x54w.