How severe is CVE-2020-18220?

CVE-2020-18220 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-18220 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-18220?

CVE-2020-18220 affects Html-js Doracms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-18220?

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-2020-18220 published?

CVE-2020-18220 was published on 2021-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-18220

CVE-2020-18220 is a high-severity vulnerability in Html-js Doracms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-326.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-326
Affected product: Html-js Doracms
Published: 2021-05-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Weak Encoding for Password in DoraCMS v2.1.1 and earlier allows attackers to obtain sensitive information as it does not use a random salt or IV for its AES-CBC encryption, causes password encrypted for users to be susceptible to dictionary attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-18220?: Weak Encoding for Password in DoraCMS v2.1.1 and earlier allows attackers to obtain sensitive information as it does not use a random salt or IV for its AES-CBC encryption, causes password encrypted for users to be susceptible to dictionary attacks.
How severe is CVE-2020-18220?: CVE-2020-18220 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-18220 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-18220?: CVE-2020-18220 affects Html-js Doracms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-18220?: 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-2020-18220 published?: CVE-2020-18220 was published on 2021-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/doramart/DoraCMS/issues/190

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:html-js:doracms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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