CVE-2020-16275: A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Credential Manager component in SAINT Security Suite 8.0 thr

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2020-16275 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting saint security suite. 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 Credential Manager component in SAINT Security Suite 8.0 through 9.8.20 could allow arbitrary script to run in the context of a logged-in user when the user clicks on a specially crafted link.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 49%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2020-08-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: carson-saint

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-08-10 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

carson-saint saint security suite UPGRADE

Affected: >= 8.0 and <= 9.8.20

Fixed in: newer than 9.8.20

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy saint-security-suite || rpm -q saint-security-suite || saint-security-suite --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 9.8.20 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade saint-security-suite

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade saint-security-suite

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison saint-security-suite sudo apt install saint-security-suite=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0> sudo apt-mark hold saint-security-suite

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list saint-security-suite sudo dnf downgrade saint-security-suite-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0> sudo dnf versionlock add saint-security-suite

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2020-16275?

saint security suite: upgrade to newer than 9.8.20. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-16275 being exploited?

CVE-2020-16275 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-2020-16275 affect?

CVE-2020-16275 affects saint security suite. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Credential Manager component in SAINT Security Suite 8.0 through 9.8.20 could allow arbitrary script to run in the context of a logged-in user when the user clicks on a specially crafted lin

How urgent is CVE-2020-16275?

Priority 34/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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