CVE-2020-36525: A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linking

Routine

LOW 3.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2020-36525 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting linking. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linking. This affects an unknown part of the component New Windows Macro. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.5 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 52%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-06-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: servicerocket

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-06-07 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

servicerocket linking DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.5.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.5.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy linking || rpm -q linking || linking --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.5.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison linking sudo apt install linking=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.5.3> sudo apt-mark hold linking

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

dnf --showduplicates list linking sudo dnf downgrade linking-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.5.3> sudo dnf versionlock add linking

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-36525?

linking: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-36525 being exploited?

CVE-2020-36525 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-2020-36525 affect?

CVE-2020-36525 affects linking. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linking. This affects an unknown part of the component New Windows Macro. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploi

How urgent is CVE-2020-36525?

Priority 29/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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