How severe is CVE-2020-28072?

CVE-2020-28072 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-2020-28072 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-28072?

CVE-2020-28072 affects Alumni Management System Project Alumni Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-28072?

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-2020-28072 published?

CVE-2020-28072 was published on 2020-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-28072

CVE-2020-28072 is a high-severity vulnerability in Alumni Management System Project Alumni Management System 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: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Alumni Management System Project Alumni Management System
Published: 2020-12-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Remote Code Execution vulnerability exists in DourceCodester Alumni Management System 1.0. An authenticated attacker can upload arbitrary file in the gallery.php page and executing it on the server reaching the RCE.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-28072?: A Remote Code Execution vulnerability exists in DourceCodester Alumni Management System 1.0. An authenticated attacker can upload arbitrary file in the gallery.php page and executing it on the server reaching the RCE.
How severe is CVE-2020-28072?: CVE-2020-28072 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-2020-28072 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-28072?: CVE-2020-28072 affects Alumni Management System Project Alumni Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-28072?: 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-2020-28072 published?: CVE-2020-28072 was published on 2020-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160508/Alumni-Management-System-1.0-Shell-Upload.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:alumni_management_system_project:alumni_management_system:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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