CVE-2020-28408: The server in Dundas BI through 8.0.0.1001 allows XSS via an HTML label when creating or editing a dashboard.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-28408?

dundas bi: upgrade to newer than 8.0.0.1001. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-28408 being exploited?

CVE-2020-28408 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-2020-28408 affect?

CVE-2020-28408 affects dundas bi. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The server in Dundas BI through 8.0.0.1001 allows XSS via an HTML label when creating or editing a dashboard.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-28408?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2020-28408 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting dundas bi. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The server in Dundas BI through 8.0.0.1001 allows XSS via an HTML label when creating or editing a dashboard.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 54%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2020-11-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dundas

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-11-10 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dundas dundas bi UPGRADE

Affected: <= 8.0.0.1001

Fixed in: newer than 8.0.0.1001

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy dundas-bi || rpm -q dundas-bi || dundas-bi --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 8.0.0.1001 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade dundas-bi

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade dundas-bi

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2020-28408?

dundas bi: upgrade to newer than 8.0.0.1001. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-28408 being exploited?

CVE-2020-28408 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-2020-28408 affect?

CVE-2020-28408 affects dundas bi. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The server in Dundas BI through 8.0.0.1001 allows XSS via an HTML label when creating or editing a dashboard.

How urgent is CVE-2020-28408?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

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