How severe is CVE-2020-21057?

CVE-2020-21057 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-21057 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-2020-21057?

CVE-2020-21057 affects Fusionpbx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-21057?

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-2020-21057 published?

CVE-2020-21057 was published on 2021-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-21057

CVE-2020-21057 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fusionpbx with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Fusionpbx
Published: 2021-05-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory Traversal vulnerability in FusionPBX 4.5.7, which allows a remote malicious user to delete folders on the system via the folder variable to app/edit/folderdelete.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-21057?: Directory Traversal vulnerability in FusionPBX 4.5.7, which allows a remote malicious user to delete folders on the system via the folder variable to app/edit/folderdelete.php.
How severe is CVE-2020-21057?: CVE-2020-21057 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-21057 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-2020-21057?: CVE-2020-21057 affects Fusionpbx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-21057?: 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-2020-21057 published?: CVE-2020-21057 was published on 2021-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fusionpbx:fusionpbx:4.5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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