XSS in Forma E-Learning Suite
CVE-2020-36998
Forma.lms The E-Learning Suite 2.3.0.2 contains a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability in multiple course and profile parameters. Attackers can inject malicious scripts in course code, name, description fields, and email parameter to execute arbitrary JavaScript without proper input sanitization.
Vulnerability class: XSS (Cross-Site Scripting)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.4 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.003 (19.7th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 20th percentile — 19.7% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.003 · newest: 0.003 · change: +0.000
Affected products
- Forma E-Learning Suite — versions 0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48478 (exploit)
- sourceforge.net/projects/forma/ (product)
- sourceforge.net/projects/forma/files/latest/download (product)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/formalms-the-e-learning-suite-persistent-cross-sit… (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-36998?
- CVE-2020-36998 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Forma E-Learning Suite, classified under Cross-site Scripting. CVSS score: 6.4/10. Published 2026-01-30.
- How severe is CVE-2020-36998?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.4 out of 10.