CVE-2020-36988
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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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Published
2026-01-28
Last Modified
2026-01-28
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-01-29
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2020-36988
EUVD
EUVD-2020-30896
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Vendor Product Version / Range
pdw_file_browser pdw_file_browser 1.3
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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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