CVE-2020-23934
CVE-2020-23934 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ritecms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 9.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 16% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Ritecms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in RiteCMS 2.2.1. An authenticated user can directly execute system commands by uploading a php web shell in the "Filemanager" section.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-23934?
- An issue was discovered in RiteCMS 2.2.1. An authenticated user can directly execute system commands by uploading a php web shell in the "Filemanager" section.
- How severe is CVE-2020-23934?
- CVE-2020-23934 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-2020-23934 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-23934?
- CVE-2020-23934 affects Ritecms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-23934?
- 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-2020-23934 published?
- CVE-2020-23934 was published on 2020-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/enesozeser/Vulnerabilities/blob/master/CVE-2020-23934
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48636
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ritecms:ritecms:2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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