CVE-2020-24983: An issue was discovered in Quadbase EspressReports ES 7 Update 9

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2020-24983 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting espressreports es. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in Quadbase EspressReports ES 7 Update 9. An unauthenticated attacker can create a malicious HTML file that houses a POST request made to the DashboardBuilder within the target web application. This request will utilise the target admin session and perform the authenticated request (to change the Dashboard name) as if the victim had done so themselves, aka CSRF.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
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-352
Published	2021-03-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: quadbase

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-03-11 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

quadbase espressreports es DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7 update_9

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy espressreports-es || rpm -q espressreports-es || espressreports-es --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison espressreports-es sudo apt install espressreports-es=<VERSION_BEFORE_7> sudo apt-mark hold espressreports-es

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

dnf --showduplicates list espressreports-es sudo dnf downgrade espressreports-es-<VERSION_BEFORE_7> sudo dnf versionlock add espressreports-es

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-2020-24983?

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

Is CVE-2020-24983 being exploited?

CVE-2020-24983 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-2020-24983 affect?

CVE-2020-24983 affects espressreports es. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An issue was discovered in Quadbase EspressReports ES 7 Update 9. An unauthenticated attacker can create a malicious HTML file that houses a POST request made to the DashboardBuilder within the target web application. This request will util

How urgent is CVE-2020-24983?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2020-24984 HIGH 8.8 DOWNGRADE An issue was discovered in Quadbase EspressReports ES 7 Update 9

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