How severe is CVE-2020-13241?

CVE-2020-13241 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-13241 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-13241?

CVE-2020-13241 affects Microweber. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-13241?

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-2020-13241 published?

CVE-2020-13241 was published on 2020-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-13241

CVE-2020-13241 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microweber with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Microweber
Published: 2020-05-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Microweber 1.1.18 allows Unrestricted File Upload because admin/view:modules/load_module:users#edit-user=1 does not verify that the file extension (used with the Add Image option on the Edit User screen) corresponds to an image file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-13241?: Microweber 1.1.18 allows Unrestricted File Upload because admin/view:modules/load_module:users#edit-user=1 does not verify that the file extension (used with the Add Image option on the Edit User screen) corresponds to an image file.
How severe is CVE-2020-13241?: CVE-2020-13241 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-13241 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-13241?: CVE-2020-13241 affects Microweber. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-13241?: 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-2020-13241 published?: CVE-2020-13241 was published on 2020-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://gist.github.com/virendratiwari03/0af29841fdf27207eb3abc8f28d326f3

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microweber:microweber:1.1.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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