How severe is CVE-2020-23765?

CVE-2020-23765 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-2020-23765 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-23765?

CVE-2020-23765 affects Bludit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-23765?

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-2020-23765 published?

CVE-2020-23765 was published on 2021-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-23765

CVE-2020-23765 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bludit 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)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Bludit
Published: 2021-05-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A file upload vulnerability was discovered in the file path /bl-plugins/backup/plugin.php on Bludit version 3.12.0. If an attacker is able to gain Administrator rights they will be able to use unsafe plugins to upload a backup file and control the server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-23765?: A file upload vulnerability was discovered in the file path /bl-plugins/backup/plugin.php on Bludit version 3.12.0. If an attacker is able to gain Administrator rights they will be able to use unsafe plugins to upload a backup file and control the server.
How severe is CVE-2020-23765?: CVE-2020-23765 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-2020-23765 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-23765?: CVE-2020-23765 affects Bludit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-23765?: 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-2020-23765 published?: CVE-2020-23765 was published on 2021-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/bludit/bludit/issues/1218

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bludit:bludit:3.12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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