CVE-2020-36523: PlantUML Database Information Macro cross site scripting

Severity: medium (CVSS 5.4 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.6% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: yes
Published: 2022-06-07 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-79

Description

A vulnerability was found in PlantUML 6.43. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the component Database Information Macro. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Affected products

PlantUML: 6.43

References

https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Oct/15
https://vuldb.com/?id.164509
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Oct/15
https://vuldb.com/?id.164509

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