CVE-2020-36498: Macrob7 Macs Framework Content Management System - 1.14f contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability i

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2020-36498 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting macrob7 macs framework content management system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Macrob7 Macs Framework Content Management System - 1.14f contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the account reset function, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload in the e-mail input field.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

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 53%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2021-10-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: macrob7 macs framework content management system project

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

macrob7 macs framework content management system project macrob7 macs framework content management system DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.14f

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.14f

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy macrob7-macs-framework-content-management-system || rpm -q macrob7-macs-framework-content-management-system || macrob7-macs-framework-content-management-system --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.14f (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison macrob7-macs-framework-content-management-system sudo apt install macrob7-macs-framework-content-management-system=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.14f> sudo apt-mark hold macrob7-macs-framework-content-management-system

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list macrob7-macs-framework-content-management-system sudo dnf downgrade macrob7-macs-framework-content-management-system-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.14f> sudo dnf versionlock add macrob7-macs-framework-content-management-system

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2020-36498?

macrob7 macs framework content management system: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-36498 being exploited?

CVE-2020-36498 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-2020-36498 affect?

CVE-2020-36498 affects macrob7 macs framework content management system. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). Macrob7 Macs Framework Content Management System - 1.14f contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the account reset function, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload in the e-mail

How urgent is CVE-2020-36498?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

References

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