How severe is CVE-2020-10389?

CVE-2020-10389 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-10389 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-10389?

CVE-2020-10389 affects Chadhaajay Phpkb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-10389?

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-2020-10389 published?

CVE-2020-10389 was published on 2020-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-10389

CVE-2020-10389 is a high-severity vulnerability in Chadhaajay Phpkb with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Chadhaajay Phpkb
Published: 2020-03-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

admin/save-settings.php in Chadha PHPKB Standard Multi-Language 9 allows remote attackers to achieve Code Execution by injecting PHP code into any POST parameter when saving global settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-10389?: admin/save-settings.php in Chadha PHPKB Standard Multi-Language 9 allows remote attackers to achieve Code Execution by injecting PHP code into any POST parameter when saving global settings.
How severe is CVE-2020-10389?: CVE-2020-10389 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-10389 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-10389?: CVE-2020-10389 affects Chadhaajay Phpkb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-10389?: 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-2020-10389 published?: CVE-2020-10389 was published on 2020-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:chadhaajay:phpkb:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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