CVE-2020-36827

MEDIUM
Published Mar 24, 2024 Modified Apr 15, 2026 CWE-791

Description

The XAO::Web module before 1.84 for Perl mishandles < and > characters in JSON output during use of json-embed in Web::Action.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.4
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-791 CWE-791

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-36827? +
The XAO::Web module before 1.84 for Perl mishandles < and > characters in JSON output during use of json-embed in Web::Action. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2020-36827? +
CVE-2020-36827 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.4 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2020-36827? +
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