CVE-2020-19882: DBHcms v1.2.0 has a stored xss vulnerability as there is no htmlspecialchars function for 'menu_description' v

Routine

MEDIUM 4.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2020-19882 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting dbhcms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

DBHcms v1.2.0 has a stored xss vulnerability as there is no htmlspecialchars function for 'menu_description' variable in dbhcms\mod\mod.menus.edit.php line 83 and in dbhcms\mod\mod.menus.view.php line 111, A remote authenticated with admin user can exploit this vulnerability to hijack other users.

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	0.9% (top 42%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2020-08-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dbhcms project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-08-24 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dbhcms project dbhcms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison dbhcms sudo apt install dbhcms=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.0> sudo apt-mark hold dbhcms

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

dnf --showduplicates list dbhcms sudo dnf downgrade dbhcms-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add dbhcms

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-2020-19882?

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

Is CVE-2020-19882 being exploited?

CVE-2020-19882 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-2020-19882 affect?

CVE-2020-19882 affects dbhcms. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). DBHcms v1.2.0 has a stored xss vulnerability as there is no htmlspecialchars function for 'menu_description' variable in dbhcms\mod\mod.menus.edit.php line 83 and in dbhcms\mod\mod.menus.view.php line 111, A remote authenticated with admin

How urgent is CVE-2020-19882?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

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