Is CVE-2020-27741 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-27741 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-27741 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-27741 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-27741?

CVE-2020-27741 has a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2020-27741

CWE-79Published: October 28, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Citadel WebCit through 926 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via multiple pages and parameters. NOTE: this was reported to the vendor in a publicly archived "Multiple Security Vulnerabilities in WebCit 926" thread.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-27741 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.

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.