CVE-2020-18190
CVE-2020-18190 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Bludit with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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 9.1)
- CVSS v2: 6.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Bludit
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Bludit v3.8.1 is affected by directory traversal. Remote attackers are able to delete arbitrary files via /admin/ajax/upload-profile-picture.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-18190?
- Bludit v3.8.1 is affected by directory traversal. Remote attackers are able to delete arbitrary files via /admin/ajax/upload-profile-picture.
- How severe is CVE-2020-18190?
- CVE-2020-18190 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-18190 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-2020-18190?
- CVE-2020-18190 affects Bludit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-18190?
- 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-2020-18190 published?
- CVE-2020-18190 was published on 2020-10-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:bludit:bludit:3.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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