CVE-2020-24857: Cross Site Scripting vulnerabilty found in IXPManager v.5.6.0 allows attackers to excute arbitrary code via th

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-24857?

ixp manager: upgrade to 5.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-24857 being exploited?

CVE-2020-24857 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2020-24857 affect?

CVE-2020-24857 affects ixp manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Cross Site Scripting vulnerabilty found in IXPManager v.5.6.0 allows attackers to excute arbitrary code via the looking glass component.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-24857?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2020-24857 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting ixp manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross Site Scripting vulnerabilty found in IXPManager v.5.6.0 allows attackers to excute arbitrary code via the looking glass component.

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	0.4% (top 65%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-03-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: inex

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-03-23 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

inex ixp manager UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.7.0

Fixed in: 5.7.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ixp-manager || rpm -q ixp-manager || ixp-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ixp-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ixp-manager

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-2020-24857?

ixp manager: upgrade to 5.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-24857 being exploited?

CVE-2020-24857 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-2020-24857 affect?

CVE-2020-24857 affects ixp manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Cross Site Scripting vulnerabilty found in IXPManager v.5.6.0 allows attackers to excute arbitrary code via the looking glass component.

How urgent is CVE-2020-24857?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-36666 MEDIUM 6.1 UPGRADE INEX IXP-Manager before 6.3.1 allows XSS
CVE-2022-4559 LOW 3.5 UPGRADE A vulnerability was found in INEX IPX-Manager up to 6.2.0

References

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