PatchTheCVECVE-2020-35438: Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the kk Star Ratings plugin before 4.1.5.
CVE-2020-35438 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting kk star ratings. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the kk Star Ratings plugin before 4.1.5.
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 | 0.7% (top 47%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2021-05-11 |
| 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-2020-35438?
kk star ratings: upgrade to 4.1.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-35438 being exploited?
CVE-2020-35438 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-2020-35438 affect?
CVE-2020-35438 affects kk star ratings. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the kk Star Ratings plugin before 4.1.5.
How urgent is CVE-2020-35438?
Priority 34/100. No elevated risk signals yet.