What is CVE-2020-37009?

CVE-2020-37009 is a high-severity vulnerability in Meddream Pacs Server, classified under Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-01-29.

How severe is CVE-2020-37009?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.

Arbitrary file upload in Meddream Pacs Server

CVE-2020-37009

MedDream PACS Server 6.8.3.751 contains an authenticated remote code execution vulnerability that allows authorized users to upload malicious PHP files. Attackers can exploit the uploadImage.php endpoint by authenticating and uploading a PHP shell to execute arbitrary system commands with elevated privileges.

Vulnerability class: Unrestricted File Upload

EPSS: 0.005 (41.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Meddream Pacs Server — versions 6.8.3.751

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-434 — Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

References

disclosure@vulncheck.com (exploit)
disclosure@vulncheck.com (product)
disclosure@vulncheck.com (third-party-advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-37009?: CVE-2020-37009 is a high-severity vulnerability in Meddream Pacs Server, classified under Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-01-29.
How severe is CVE-2020-37009?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.