CVE-2020-5650: Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Simple Download Monitor 3.8.8 and earlier allows remote attackers to inj

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-5650?

simple download monitor: upgrade to newer than 3.8.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-5650 being exploited?

CVE-2020-5650 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-2020-5650 affect?

CVE-2020-5650 affects simple download monitor. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Simple Download Monitor 3.8.8 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject an arbitrary script via unspecified vectors.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-5650?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2020-5650 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting simple download monitor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Simple Download Monitor 3.8.8 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject an arbitrary script via unspecified vectors.

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	0.9% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2020-10-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): JPCERT/CC · Vendor: tipsandtricks-hq

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-10-21 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tipsandtricks-hq simple download monitor UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.8.8

Fixed in: newer than 3.8.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy simple-download-monitor || rpm -q simple-download-monitor || simple-download-monitor --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.8.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade simple-download-monitor

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade simple-download-monitor

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-2020-5650?

simple download monitor: upgrade to newer than 3.8.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-5650 being exploited?

CVE-2020-5650 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-2020-5650 affect?

CVE-2020-5650 affects simple download monitor. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Simple Download Monitor 3.8.8 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject an arbitrary script via unspecified vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2020-5650?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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