CVE-2020-10544: An XSS issue was discovered in tooltip/tooltip.js in PrimeTek PrimeFaces 7.0.11

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2020-10544 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting primefaces. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An XSS issue was discovered in tooltip/tooltip.js in PrimeTek PrimeFaces 7.0.11. In a web application using PrimeFaces, an attacker can provide JavaScript code in an input field whose data is later used as a tooltip title without any input validation.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 42%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2020-03-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: primetek

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-03-13 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

primetek primefaces DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.0.11

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0.11

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy primefaces || rpm -q primefaces || primefaces --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.0.11 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison primefaces sudo apt install primefaces=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.11> sudo apt-mark hold primefaces

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list primefaces sudo dnf downgrade primefaces-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.11> sudo dnf versionlock add primefaces

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-10544?

primefaces: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-10544 being exploited?

CVE-2020-10544 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2020-10544 affect?

CVE-2020-10544 affects primefaces. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). An XSS issue was discovered in tooltip/tooltip.js in PrimeTek PrimeFaces 7.0.11. In a web application using PrimeFaces, an attacker can provide JavaScript code in an input field whose data is later used as a tooltip title without any input

How urgent is CVE-2020-10544?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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