CVE-2020-22937
CVE-2020-22937 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Phome Empirecms 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-94.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Phome Empirecms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A remote code execution (RCE) in e/install/index.php of EmpireCMS 7.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via writing malicious code to the install file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-22937?
- A remote code execution (RCE) in e/install/index.php of EmpireCMS 7.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via writing malicious code to the install file.
- How severe is CVE-2020-22937?
- CVE-2020-22937 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-2020-22937 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-22937?
- CVE-2020-22937 affects Phome Empirecms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-22937?
- 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-2020-22937 published?
- CVE-2020-22937 was published on 2021-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:phome:empirecms:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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