CVE-2020-21585
CVE-2020-21585 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Emlog with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-434.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-434
- Affected product: Emlog
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Vulnerability in emlog v6.0.0 allows user to upload webshells via zip plugin module.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-21585?
- Vulnerability in emlog v6.0.0 allows user to upload webshells via zip plugin module.
- How severe is CVE-2020-21585?
- CVE-2020-21585 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-21585 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-21585?
- CVE-2020-21585 affects Emlog. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-21585?
- 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-2020-21585 published?
- CVE-2020-21585 was published on 2021-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:emlog:emlog:6.0.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
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