PatchTheCVECVE-2020-28364: A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affects the Web UI in Locust before 1.3.2, if the installati
CVE-2020-28364 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting locust. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affects the Web UI in Locust before 1.3.2, if the installation violates the usage expectations by exposing this UI to outside users.
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 | 0.6% (top 49%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2020-11-09 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2020-28364?
locust: upgrade to 1.3.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-28364 being exploited?
CVE-2020-28364 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-2020-28364 affect?
CVE-2020-28364 affects locust. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affects the Web UI in Locust before 1.3.2, if the installation violates the usage expectations by exposing this UI to outside users.
How urgent is CVE-2020-28364?
Priority 34/100. No elevated risk signals yet.