CVE-2020-18885
CVE-2020-18885 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phpmywind 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-77.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-77
- Affected product: Phpmywind
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Command Injection in PHPMyWind v5.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the "text color" field of the component '/admin/web_config.php'.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-18885?
- Command Injection in PHPMyWind v5.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the "text color" field of the component '/admin/web_config.php'.
- How severe is CVE-2020-18885?
- CVE-2020-18885 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-2020-18885 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-18885?
- CVE-2020-18885 affects Phpmywind. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-18885?
- 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-2020-18885 published?
- CVE-2020-18885 was published on 2021-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:phpmywind:phpmywind:5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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