Openfire 4.6.0 NodeJS Plugin XSS via 'path' param
CVE-2020-36956 Published on January 26, 2026
Openfire 4.6.0 - 'path' Stored XSS
Openfire 4.6.0 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the nodejs plugin that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts through the 'path' parameter. Attackers can craft a payload with script tags to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of administrative users viewing the nodejs configuration page.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2020-36956 is exploitable with network access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. Public availability of a proof of concept (POC) exploit exists for CVE-2020-36956. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a small impact on confidentiality and integrity, and no impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is a XSS Vulnerability?
The software does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.
CVE-2020-36956 has been classified to as a XSS vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2020-36956
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Affected Versions
igniterealtime Openfire:- Before and including 4.6.0 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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