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CVE-2020-36956

MEDIUM CVSS 4.0: 5.1 EPSS 0.01%
Updated Jan 27, 2026
Node.Js
Parameter Value
CVSS 5.1 (MEDIUM)
Type CWE-79 (Cross-Site Scripting (XSS))
Vendor Node.Js
Public PoC Yes

Openfire 4.6.0 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the nodejs plugin that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts through the 'path' parameter. Attackers can craft a payload with script tags to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of administrative users viewing the nodejs configuration page.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Attack Requirements
None
No additional conditions
Privileges Required
Low
Basic privileges needed
User Interaction
Passive
Minimal interaction

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
Low
Partial data leak
Integrity
Low
Partial data modification
Availability
None
No disruption

CVSS Vector v4.0