CVE-2020-28457: This affects the package s-cart/core before 4.4

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-28457?

s-cart: upgrade to 4.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-28457 being exploited?

CVE-2020-28457 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-2020-28457 affect?

CVE-2020-28457 affects s-cart. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). This affects the package s-cart/core before 4.4. The search functionality of the admin dashboard in core/src/Admin/Controllers/AdminOrderController.phpindex is vulnerable to XSS.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-28457?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 7.2REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2020-28457 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting s-cart. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

This affects the package s-cart/core before 4.4. The search functionality of the admin dashboard in core/src/Admin/Controllers/AdminOrderController.phpindex is vulnerable to XSS.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 41%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2020-12-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Snyk · Vendor: s-cart

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-12-15 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

s-cart s-cart UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.4

Fixed in: 4.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy s-cart || rpm -q s-cart || s-cart --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade s-cart

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade s-cart

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-2020-28457?

s-cart: upgrade to 4.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-28457 being exploited?

CVE-2020-28457 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-2020-28457 affect?

CVE-2020-28457 affects s-cart. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). This affects the package s-cart/core before 4.4. The search functionality of the admin dashboard in core/src/Admin/Controllers/AdminOrderController.phpindex is vulnerable to XSS.

How urgent is CVE-2020-28457?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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