CVE-2020-29593
CWE-79Published: April 14, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
An issue was discovered in Orchard before 1.10. The Media Settings Allowed File Types list field allows an attacker to add a XSS payload that will execute when users attempt to upload a disallowed file type, causing the error to display.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-29593 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-29593 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts