Arbitrary file upload in Pligg Project

CVE-2020-25287

Pligg 2.0.3 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands because the template editor can edit any file, as demonstrated by an admin/admin_editor.php the_file=..%2Findex.php&open=Open request.

Vulnerability class: Unrestricted File Upload

EPSS: 0.027 (84.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-25287?
CVE-2020-25287 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pligg Project, classified under Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. CVSS score: 7.2/10. Published 2020-09-13.
How severe is CVE-2020-25287?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.2 out of 10.
Is CVE-2020-25287 known to be exploited?
6 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.