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CVE-2020-15885: A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the comment module before 4.0 for MunkiReport allows remote atta

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MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2020-15885 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting comment. 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 comment module before 4.0 for MunkiReport allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by posting a new comment.

Why this priority

  • No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score5.4 (Medium)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededLow
User interactionRequired
EPSS exploit chance0.9% (top 39%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-79
Published2020-07-23
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: munkireport 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

munkireport project comment UPGRADE
Affected: < 4.0
Fixed in: 4.0
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy comment || rpm -q comment || comment --version
2. UPGRADE to 4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade comment
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade comment
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-15885?

comment: upgrade to 4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-15885 being exploited?

CVE-2020-15885 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-2020-15885 affect?

CVE-2020-15885 affects comment. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the comment module before 4.0 for MunkiReport allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by posting a new comment.

How urgent is CVE-2020-15885?

Priority 34/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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