How severe is CVE-2020-23996?

CVE-2020-23996 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-2020-23996 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-23996?

CVE-2020-23996 affects Ilias. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-23996?

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-2020-23996 published?

CVE-2020-23996 was published on 2021-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-23996

CVE-2020-23996 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ilias 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ilias
Published: 2021-05-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A local file inclusion vulnerability in ILIAS before 5.3.19, 5.4.10 and 6.0 allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via the import of personal data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-23996?: A local file inclusion vulnerability in ILIAS before 5.3.19, 5.4.10 and 6.0 allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via the import of personal data.
How severe is CVE-2020-23996?: CVE-2020-23996 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-2020-23996 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-23996?: CVE-2020-23996 affects Ilias. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-23996?: 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-2020-23996 published?: CVE-2020-23996 was published on 2021-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ilias:ilias:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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