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CVE-2020-15881: A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the munki_facts (aka Munki Conditions) module before 1.5 for Mun

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MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2020-15881 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting munki facts. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the munki_facts (aka Munki Conditions) module before 1.5 for MunkiReport allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the key name.

Why this priority

  • No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score6.1 (Medium)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionRequired
EPSS exploit chance1.2% (top 33%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-79
Published2020-07-23
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: munki facts project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

munki facts project munki facts UPGRADE
Affected: < 1.5
Fixed in: 1.5
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy munki-facts || rpm -q munki-facts || munki-facts --version
2. UPGRADE to 1.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade munki-facts
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade munki-facts
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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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-2020-15881?

munki facts: upgrade to 1.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-15881 being exploited?

CVE-2020-15881 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-2020-15881 affect?

CVE-2020-15881 affects munki facts. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the munki_facts (aka Munki Conditions) module before 1.5 for MunkiReport allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the key name.

How urgent is CVE-2020-15881?

Priority 38/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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