CVE-2020-15929
CVE-2020-15929 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ortussolutions Testbox with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (90th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Ortussolutions Testbox
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In Ortus TestBox 2.4.0 through 4.1.0, unvalidated query string parameters passed to system/runners/HTMLRunner.cfm allow an attacker to write an arbitrary CFM file (within the application's context) containing attacker-defined CFML tags, leading to Remote Code Execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-15929?
- In Ortus TestBox 2.4.0 through 4.1.0, unvalidated query string parameters passed to system/runners/HTMLRunner.cfm allow an attacker to write an arbitrary CFM file (within the application's context) containing attacker-defined CFML tags, leading to Remote Code Execution.
- How severe is CVE-2020-15929?
- CVE-2020-15929 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-15929 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-15929?
- CVE-2020-15929 affects Ortussolutions Testbox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-15929?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2020-15929 published?
- CVE-2020-15929 was published on 2020-11-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ortussolutions:testbox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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