CVE-2020-36486: Swift File Transfer Mobile v1.1.2 and below was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabili

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-36486?

swift file transfer: upgrade to newer than 1.1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-36486 being exploited?

CVE-2020-36486 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-2020-36486 affect?

CVE-2020-36486 affects swift file transfer. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Swift File Transfer Mobile v1.1.2 and below was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the 'path' parameter of the 'list' and 'download' exception-handling.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-36486?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2020-36486 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting swift file transfer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Swift File Transfer Mobile v1.1.2 and below was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the 'path' parameter of the 'list' and 'download' exception-handling.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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 46%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2021-10-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: swiftfiletransfer

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-10-22 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

swiftfiletransfer swift file transfer UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.1.2

Fixed in: newer than 1.1.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy swift-file-transfer || rpm -q swift-file-transfer || swift-file-transfer --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade swift-file-transfer

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade swift-file-transfer

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-2020-36486?

swift file transfer: upgrade to newer than 1.1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-36486 being exploited?

CVE-2020-36486 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-2020-36486 affect?

CVE-2020-36486 affects swift file transfer. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Swift File Transfer Mobile v1.1.2 and below was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the 'path' parameter of the 'list' and 'download' exception-handling.

How urgent is CVE-2020-36486?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

Swift vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2020-36502 MEDIUM 6.1 DOWNGRADE Swift File Transfer Mobile v1.1.2 was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the
CVE-2020-23038 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE UPGRADE Swift File Transfer Mobile v1.1.2 and below was discovered to contain an information disclosure vulnerability

References

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