How severe is CVE-2018-20127?

CVE-2018-20127 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-20127 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-20127?

CVE-2018-20127 affects Zzzcms Zzzphp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-20127?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-20127 published?

CVE-2018-20127 was published on 2018-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-20127

CVE-2018-20127 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zzzcms Zzzphp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Zzzcms Zzzphp
Published: 2018-12-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in zzzphp cms 1.5.8. del_file in /admin/save.php allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a mixed-case extension and an extra '.' character, because (for example) "php" is blocked but path=F:/1.phP. succeeds.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-20127?: An issue was discovered in zzzphp cms 1.5.8. del_file in /admin/save.php allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a mixed-case extension and an extra '.' character, because (for example) "php" is blocked but path=F:/1.phP. succeeds.
How severe is CVE-2018-20127?: CVE-2018-20127 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-20127 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-20127?: CVE-2018-20127 affects Zzzcms Zzzphp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20127?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-20127 published?: CVE-2018-20127 was published on 2018-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www.iwantacve.cn/index.php/archives/89/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:zzzcms:zzzphp:1.5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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