How severe is CVE-2020-23058?

CVE-2020-23058 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-23058 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-23058?

CVE-2020-23058 primarily affects File Explorer Project File Explorer. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-23058?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-23058 published?

CVE-2020-23058 was published on 2021-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-23058

CVE-2020-23058 is a medium-severity vulnerability in File Explorer Project File Explorer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.6)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: File Explorer Project File Explorer
Published: 2021-10-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue in the authentication mechanism in Nong Ge File Explorer v1.4 unauthenticated allows to access sensitive data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-23058?: An issue in the authentication mechanism in Nong Ge File Explorer v1.4 unauthenticated allows to access sensitive data.
How severe is CVE-2020-23058?: CVE-2020-23058 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-23058 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-23058?: CVE-2020-23058 primarily affects File Explorer Project File Explorer. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-23058?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-23058 published?: CVE-2020-23058 was published on 2021-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:file_explorer_project:file_explorer:1.4:*:*:*:*:ipados:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:file_explorer_project:file_explorer:1.4:*:*:*:*:iphone_os:*:*

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