How severe is CVE-2020-20907?

CVE-2020-20907 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-2020-20907 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-2020-20907?

CVE-2020-20907 affects Metinfo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-20907?

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-2020-20907 published?

CVE-2020-20907 was published on 2021-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-20907

CVE-2020-20907 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Metinfo 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: Metinfo
Published: 2021-05-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

MetInfo 7.0 beta is affected by a file modification vulnerability. Attackers can delete and modify ini files in app/system/language/admin/language_general.class.php and app/system/include/function/file.func.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-20907?: MetInfo 7.0 beta is affected by a file modification vulnerability. Attackers can delete and modify ini files in app/system/language/admin/language_general.class.php and app/system/include/function/file.func.php.
How severe is CVE-2020-20907?: CVE-2020-20907 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-2020-20907 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-2020-20907?: CVE-2020-20907 affects Metinfo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-20907?: 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-2020-20907 published?: CVE-2020-20907 was published on 2021-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:metinfo:metinfo:7.0.0:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*

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