Stored and Reflected XSS in PDW File Browser

Publication date: 2026-01-28

Last updated on: 2026-01-28

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description

PDW File Browser version 1.3 contains stored and reflected cross-site scripting vulnerabilities that allow authenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts through file rename and path parameters. Attackers can craft malicious URLs or rename files with XSS payloads to execute arbitrary JavaScript in victims' browsers when they access the file browser.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-01-28

Last Modified

2026-01-28

Generated

2026-07-06

AI Q&A

2026-01-29

EPSS Evaluated

2026-07-04

NVD

CVE-2020-36988

EUVD

EUVD-2020-30896

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
pdw_file_browser	pdw_file_browser	1.3

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-79	The product 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.

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Executive Summary

PDW File Browser version 1.3 has stored and reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities. Authenticated attackers can inject malicious scripts by renaming files or manipulating path parameters. When victims access the file browser, these scripts execute arbitrary JavaScript in their browsers.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can allow attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the browsers of authenticated users, potentially leading to session hijacking, data theft, or other malicious actions within the context of the file browser application.

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