How severe is CVE-2020-15189?

CVE-2020-15189 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-15189 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-15189?

CVE-2020-15189 affects Brassica Soy Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15189?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-15189 published?

CVE-2020-15189 was published on 2020-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-15189

CVE-2020-15189 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Brassica Soy Cms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Brassica Soy Cms
Published: 2020-09-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SOY CMS 3.0.2 and earlier is affected by Remote Code Execution (RCE) using Unrestricted File Upload. Cross-Site Scripting(XSS) vulnerability that was used in CVE-2020-15183 can be used to increase impact by redirecting the administrator to access a specially crafted page. This vulnerability is caused by insecure configuration in elFinder. This is fixed in version 3.0.2.328.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-15189?: SOY CMS 3.0.2 and earlier is affected by Remote Code Execution (RCE) using Unrestricted File Upload. Cross-Site Scripting(XSS) vulnerability that was used in CVE-2020-15183 can be used to increase impact by redirecting the administrator to access a specially crafted page. This vulnerability is caused by insecure configuration in elFinder. This is fixed in version 3.0.2.328.
How severe is CVE-2020-15189?: CVE-2020-15189 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-15189 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-15189?: CVE-2020-15189 affects Brassica Soy Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-15189?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-15189 published?: CVE-2020-15189 was published on 2020-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:brassica:soy_cms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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