CVE-2020-18132: Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in MIPCMS 3.6.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via the ca

Routine

MEDIUM 4.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2020-18132 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting mipcms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in MIPCMS 3.6.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via the category name field to categoryEdit.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 67%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-05-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mipcms

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-05-08 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mipcms mipcms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.6.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.6.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.6.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mipcms sudo apt install mipcms=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.6.0> sudo apt-mark hold mipcms

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

dnf --showduplicates list mipcms sudo dnf downgrade mipcms-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.6.0> sudo dnf versionlock add mipcms

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-2020-18132?

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

Is CVE-2020-18132 being exploited?

CVE-2020-18132 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-2020-18132 affect?

CVE-2020-18132 affects mipcms. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in MIPCMS 3.6.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via the category name field to categoryEdit.

How urgent is CVE-2020-18132?

Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference

References

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