CVE-2020-28409: The server in Dundas BI through 8.0.0.1001 allows XSS via addition of a Component (e.g., a button) when events

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-28409?

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

Q: Is CVE-2020-28409 being exploited?

CVE-2020-28409 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-2020-28409 affect?

CVE-2020-28409 affects dundas bi. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The server in Dundas BI through 8.0.0.1001 allows XSS via addition of a Component (e.g., a button) when events such as click, hover, etc. occur.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-28409?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2020-28409 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 addition of a Component (e.g., a button) when events such as click, hover, etc. occur.

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	0.6% (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-2020-28409?

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

Is CVE-2020-28409 being exploited?

CVE-2020-28409 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-2020-28409 affect?

CVE-2020-28409 affects dundas bi. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The server in Dundas BI through 8.0.0.1001 allows XSS via addition of a Component (e.g., a button) when events such as click, hover, etc. occur.

How urgent is CVE-2020-28409?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

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CVE-2018-18569 HIGH 8.6 DOWNGRADE The Dundas BI server before 5.0.1.1010 is vulnerable to a Server-Side Request Forgery attack, allowing an atta

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