Persistent Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Forma.lms E-Learning Suite by Forma
CVE-2020-36998

5.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Forma

Status
E-learning Suite
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 January 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2020-36998?

The Forma.lms E-Learning Suite version 2.3.0.2 is susceptible to a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability that enables attackers to inject harmful scripts into various fields, including course code, name, description, and email parameters. This flaw allows for the execution of arbitrary JavaScript due to inadequate input validation, potentially compromising user data and security.

Affected Version(s)

E-Learning Suite 0 <= 2.3.0.2

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-2020-36998 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48478
exploit
https://sourceforge.net/projects/forma/
product
https://sourceforge.net/projects/forma/files/latest/download
product

CVSS V4

Score:
5.1
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

Daniel Ortiz
.