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CVE-2020-7656: jquery prior to 1.9.0 allows Cross-site Scripting attacks via the load method

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CVE-2020-7656 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting jquery, peoplesoft enterprise peopletools, active iq unified manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

jquery prior to 1.9.0 allows Cross-site Scripting attacks via the load method. The load method fails to recognize and remove "<script>" HTML tags that contain a whitespace character, i.e: "</script >", which results in the enclosed script logic to be executed.

Why this priority

  • EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
  • Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score6.1 (Medium)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionRequired
EPSS exploit chance6.4% (top 6%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-79
Published2020-05-19
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): Snyk · Vendor: jquery · netapp · oracle

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

jquery jquery UPGRADE
Affected: < 1.9.0
Fixed in: 1.9.0
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
npm ls jquery
2. UPGRADE to 1.9.0
npm install jquery@">=1.9.0"
oracle peoplesoft enterprise peopletools DOWNGRADE
Affected: 8.58
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.58
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy peoplesoft-enterprise-peopletools || rpm -q peoplesoft-enterprise-peopletools || peoplesoft-enterprise-peopletools --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.58 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison peoplesoft-enterprise-peopletools sudo apt install peoplesoft-enterprise-peopletools=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.58> sudo apt-mark hold peoplesoft-enterprise-peopletools
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list peoplesoft-enterprise-peopletools sudo dnf downgrade peoplesoft-enterprise-peopletools-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.58> sudo dnf versionlock add peoplesoft-enterprise-peopletools
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.
netapp active iq unified manager MITIGATE
Affected: all versions
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy active-iq-unified-manager || rpm -q active-iq-unified-manager || active-iq-unified-manager --version
No fixed or unaffected release known
Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.
netapp active iq unified manager MITIGATE
Affected: all versions
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy active-iq-unified-manager || rpm -q active-iq-unified-manager || active-iq-unified-manager --version
No fixed or unaffected release known
Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.
netapp active iq unified manager MITIGATE
Affected: all versions
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy active-iq-unified-manager || rpm -q active-iq-unified-manager || active-iq-unified-manager --version
No fixed or unaffected release known
Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.
netapp cloud backup MITIGATE
Affected: all versions
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy cloud-backup || rpm -q cloud-backup || cloud-backup --version
No fixed or unaffected release known
Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2020-7656?

jquery: upgrade to 1.9.0; peoplesoft enterprise peopletools: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; active iq unified manager: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-7656 being exploited?

CVE-2020-7656 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-2020-7656 affect?

CVE-2020-7656 affects jquery, peoplesoft enterprise peopletools, active iq unified manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). jquery prior to 1.9.0 allows Cross-site Scripting attacks via the load method. The load method fails to recognize and remove "<script>" HTML tags that contain a whitespace character, i.e: "</script >", which results in the enclosed script l

How urgent is CVE-2020-7656?

Priority 50/100. EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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