Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities in PDW File Browser by Guido Neele
CVE-2020-36988

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Guidoneele

Status
Pdw File Browser
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 January 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2020-36988?

The PDW File Browser version 1.3 contains both stored and reflected cross-site scripting vulnerabilities. Authenticated attackers can exploit these vulnerabilities by injecting malicious scripts through file rename and path parameters. By crafting specific URLs or renaming files with XSS payloads, attackers can execute arbitrary JavaScript within the browsers of users accessing the file browser, leading to potential information theft or session hijacking.

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Affected Version(s)

PDW File Browser 0 <= 1.3

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2020-36988 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48947
exploit
https://github.com/GuidoNeele/PDW-File-Browser
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/pdw-file-browser-cro...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
4.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

David Bimmel
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