CVE-2020-36527: A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Server Status

Routine

LOW 3.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2020-36527 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting server status. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Server Status. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component HTTP Status/SMTP Status. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated 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: aptis-solutions

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

aptis-solutions server status DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy server-status || rpm -q server-status || server-status --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison server-status sudo apt install server-status=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.1> sudo apt-mark hold server-status

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

dnf --showduplicates list server-status sudo dnf downgrade server-status-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.1> sudo dnf versionlock add server-status

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-2020-36527?

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

Is CVE-2020-36527 being exploited?

CVE-2020-36527 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-2020-36527 affect?

CVE-2020-36527 affects server status. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Server Status. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component HTTP Status/SMTP Status. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be in

How urgent is CVE-2020-36527?

Priority 29/100. Public exploit reference

References

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