CVE-2020-18185
CVE-2020-18185 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Pluxml 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-94.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Pluxml
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
class.plx.admin.php in PluXml 5.7 allows attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by modify the configuration file in a linux environment.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-18185?
- class.plx.admin.php in PluXml 5.7 allows attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by modify the configuration file in a linux environment.
- How severe is CVE-2020-18185?
- CVE-2020-18185 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-2020-18185 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-18185?
- CVE-2020-18185 affects Pluxml. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-18185?
- 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-2020-18185 published?
- CVE-2020-18185 was published on 2020-10-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:pluxml:pluxml:5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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