How severe is CVE-2020-15277?

CVE-2020-15277 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-2020-15277 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-15277?

CVE-2020-15277 affects Basercms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15277?

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-2020-15277 published?

CVE-2020-15277 was published on 2020-10-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-15277

CVE-2020-15277 is a high-severity vulnerability in Basercms 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Basercms
Published: 2020-10-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

baserCMS before version 4.4.1 is affected by Remote Code Execution (RCE). Code may be executed by logging in as a system administrator and uploading an executable script file such as a PHP file. The Edit template component is vulnerable. The issue is fixed in version 4.4.1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-15277?: baserCMS before version 4.4.1 is affected by Remote Code Execution (RCE). Code may be executed by logging in as a system administrator and uploading an executable script file such as a PHP file. The Edit template component is vulnerable. The issue is fixed in version 4.4.1.
How severe is CVE-2020-15277?: CVE-2020-15277 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-2020-15277 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-15277?: CVE-2020-15277 affects Basercms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-15277?: 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-2020-15277 published?: CVE-2020-15277 was published on 2020-10-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:basercms:basercms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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