How severe is CVE-2020-20495?

CVE-2020-20495 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-2020-20495 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-20495?

CVE-2020-20495 affects Bludit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-20495?

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-2020-20495 published?

CVE-2020-20495 was published on 2021-09-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-20495

CVE-2020-20495 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.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
CVSS v2: 5.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Bludit
Published: 2021-09-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

bludit v3.13.0 contains an arbitrary file deletion vulnerability in the backup plugin via the `deleteBackup' parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-20495?: bludit v3.13.0 contains an arbitrary file deletion vulnerability in the backup plugin via the `deleteBackup' parameter.
How severe is CVE-2020-20495?: CVE-2020-20495 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-2020-20495 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-20495?: CVE-2020-20495 affects Bludit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-20495?: 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-2020-20495 published?: CVE-2020-20495 was published on 2021-09-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/bludit/bludit/issues/1246

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bludit:bludit:3.13.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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