How severe is CVE-2020-23722?

CVE-2020-23722 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-23722 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-23722?

CVE-2020-23722 affects Thedaylightstudio Fuel Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-23722?

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-2020-23722 published?

CVE-2020-23722 was published on 2021-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-23722

CVE-2020-23722 is a high-severity vulnerability in Thedaylightstudio Fuel Cms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-639.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-639
Affected product: Thedaylightstudio Fuel Cms
Published: 2021-03-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in FUEL CMS 1.4.7. There is a escalation of privilege vulnerability to obtain super admin privilege via the "id" and "fuel_id" parameters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-23722?: An issue was discovered in FUEL CMS 1.4.7. There is a escalation of privilege vulnerability to obtain super admin privilege via the "id" and "fuel_id" parameters.
How severe is CVE-2020-23722?: CVE-2020-23722 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-23722 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-23722?: CVE-2020-23722 affects Thedaylightstudio Fuel Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-23722?: 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-2020-23722 published?: CVE-2020-23722 was published on 2021-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/daylightstudio/FUEL-CMS/issues/560

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:thedaylightstudio:fuel_cms:1.4.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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