CVE-2020-15716
CWE-79Published: July 15, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
RosarioSIS 6.7.2 is vulnerable to XSS, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input by the Preferences.php script. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using the tab parameter in a crafted URL.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-15716 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2020-15716. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-15716 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts