How severe is CVE-2020-22539?

CVE-2020-22539 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-22539 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-22539?

CVE-2020-22539 affects Codologic Codoforum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-22539?

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.

Does CVE-2020-22539 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2020-22539 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-15299.

When was CVE-2020-22539 published?

CVE-2020-22539 was published on 2024-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-22539

CVE-2020-22539 is a high-severity vulnerability in Codologic Codoforum with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2020-15299
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Codologic Codoforum
Published: 2024-04-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the Add Category function of Codoforum v4.9 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-22539?: An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the Add Category function of Codoforum v4.9 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2020-22539?: CVE-2020-22539 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-22539 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-22539?: CVE-2020-22539 affects Codologic Codoforum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-22539?: 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.
Does CVE-2020-22539 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2020-22539 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-15299.
When was CVE-2020-22539 published?: CVE-2020-22539 was published on 2024-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://gist.github.com/s4fv4n/320f536a684650c6948433de8d53713c

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:codologic:codoforum:4.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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