CVE-2020-37152
PHP-Fusion 9.03.50 panels.php - Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
Description
PHP-Fusion 9.03.50 panels.php is vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS) via the 'panel_content' POST parameter. The application fails to properly sanitize user input before rendering it in the browser, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript. This can be exploited by submitting crafted input to the 'panel_content' field in panels.php, resulting in execution of malicious scripts in the context of the affected site.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 5, 2026, 5:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 5, 2026, 5:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2020-37152
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Validate and sanitize 'panel_content' POST parameter.
- Implement output encoding for user-supplied data.
- Update PHP-Fusion to a patched version.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2020-37152.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48299 | |
| https://www.php-fusion.co.uk/ | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/php-fusion-panelsphp-cross-site-scripting-xss |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2020-37152 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2020-37152
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description PHP-Fusion 9.03.50 panels.php is vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS) via the 'panel_content' POST parameter. The application fails to properly sanitize user input before rendering it in the browser, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript. This can be exploited by submitting crafted input to the 'panel_content' field in panels.php, resulting in execution of malicious scripts in the context of the affected site. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-79 Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48299 Added Reference https://www.php-fusion.co.uk/ Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/php-fusion-panelsphp-cross-site-scripting-xss