CVE-2020-36891: Kentico Xperience <= 12.0.49 File Upload Stored XSS

Published Dec 18, 2025
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Updated

A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in Kentico Xperience allows attackers to upload files with spoofed Content-Type that do not match file extensions. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by uploading malicious files with manipulated MIME types, allowing malicious scripts to execute in users' browsers.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Kentico Xperience<=12.0.49
Kentico Xperience<=12.0.49

Event History

Dec 18, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:53 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-36891?

CVE-2020-36891 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-36891?

To fix CVE-2020-36891, update Kentico Xperience to version 12.0.50 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-36891?

CVE-2020-36891 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

4

Which versions of Kentico Xperience are affected by CVE-2020-36891?

CVE-2020-36891 affects Kentico Xperience versions up to and including 12.0.49.

5

What can attackers do with CVE-2020-36891?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2020-36891 by uploading files with manipulated MIME types to execute malicious scripts.

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