Is CVE-2020-37222 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-37222 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-37222 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-37222 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-37222?

CVE-2020-37222 has a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2020-37222

CWE-79Published: May 13, 2026· Updated: May 13, 2026

7.2

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.09%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:25.2th

Official Description

Kuicms Php EE 2.0 contains a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts by submitting crafted content through the bbs reply endpoint. Attackers can send POST requests to /web/?c=bbs&a=reply with HTML and JavaScript payloads in the content parameter to execute arbitrary scripts in users' browsers.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-37222 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

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.