PatchTheCVECVE-2020-7809: ALSong 3.46 and earlier version contain a Document Object Model (DOM) based cross-site scripting vulnerability
CVE-2020-7809 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.4) affecting alsong. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
ALSong 3.46 and earlier version contain a Document Object Model (DOM) based cross-site scripting vulnerability caused by improper validation of user input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by tricking the victim to open ALSong Album(sab) file.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 50%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2020-05-15 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2020-7809?
alsong: upgrade to newer than 3.46. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-7809 being exploited?
CVE-2020-7809 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-2020-7809 affect?
CVE-2020-7809 affects alsong. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.4). ALSong 3.46 and earlier version contain a Document Object Model (DOM) based cross-site scripting vulnerability caused by improper validation of user input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by tricking the victim to open AL
How urgent is CVE-2020-7809?
Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.