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

EPSS: 0.007 (49.0th 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

Weakness classification (CWE)

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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.