Arbitrary file upload in Jizhicms
CVE-2020-37117
jizhiCMS 1.6.7 contains a file download vulnerability in the admin plugins update endpoint that allows authenticated administrators to download arbitrary files. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by sending crafted POST requests with malicious filepath and download_url parameters to trigger unauthorized file downloads.
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 (52.4th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 52nd percentile — 52.4% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.007 · newest: 0.007 · change: +0.000
Affected products
- Jizhicms — versions 1.6.7
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48361 (Exploit, VDB Entry, exploit)
- www.jizhicms.cn/ (Product, product)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/jizhicms-arbitrary-file-download (Third Party Advisory, third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-37117?
- CVE-2020-37117 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jizhicms, classified under Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-02-05.
- How severe is CVE-2020-37117?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.