CVE-2020-20508: Shopkit v2.7 contains a reflective cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the /account/register component

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MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2020-20508 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting shopkit. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Shopkit v2.7 contains a reflective cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the /account/register component, which allows attackers to hijack user credentials via a crafted payload in the E-Mail text field.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 46%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2021-09-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: shopkit project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-09-24 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

shopkit project shopkit DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.7

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison shopkit sudo apt install shopkit=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.7> sudo apt-mark hold shopkit

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

dnf --showduplicates list shopkit sudo dnf downgrade shopkit-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.7> sudo dnf versionlock add shopkit

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-2020-20508?

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

Is CVE-2020-20508 being exploited?

CVE-2020-20508 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-2020-20508 affect?

CVE-2020-20508 affects shopkit. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Shopkit v2.7 contains a reflective cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the /account/register component, which allows attackers to hijack user credentials via a crafted payload in the E-Mail text field.

How urgent is CVE-2020-20508?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

References

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