Arbitrary file upload in Koken Cms
CVE-2020-37023
Koken CMS 0.22.24 contains a file upload vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to bypass file extension restrictions by renaming malicious PHP files. Attackers can upload PHP files with system command execution capabilities by manipulating the file upload request through a web proxy and changing the file extension.
Vulnerability class: Unrestricted File Upload
Published · last modified .
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.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.007 (51.2th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 51st percentile — 51.2% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.006 · newest: 0.007 · change: +0.001
Affected products
- Koken Cms — versions 0.22.24
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48706 (exploit)
- koken.me/ (product)
- www.softaculous.com/apps/cms/Koken (product)
- github.com/V1n1v131r4/Bypass-File-Upload-on-Koken-CMS/blob/master/README.md (technical-description, exploit)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/koken-cms-arbitrary-file-upload (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-37023?
- CVE-2020-37023 is a high-severity vulnerability in Koken Cms, classified under Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-01-30.
- How severe is CVE-2020-37023?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.