CVE-2020-19954
CVE-2020-19954 is a high-severity vulnerability in S-cms 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-611.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-611
- Affected product: S-cms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability was discovered in /api/notify.php in S-CMS 3.0 which allows attackers to read arbitrary files.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-19954?
- An XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability was discovered in /api/notify.php in S-CMS 3.0 which allows attackers to read arbitrary files.
- How severe is CVE-2020-19954?
- CVE-2020-19954 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-2020-19954 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-19954?
- CVE-2020-19954 affects S-cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-19954?
- 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-2020-19954 published?
- CVE-2020-19954 was published on 2021-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:s-cms:s-cms:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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