How severe is CVE-2020-28688?

CVE-2020-28688 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-2020-28688 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-28688?

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-2020-28688 published?

CVE-2020-28688 was published on 2020-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-28688

CVE-2020-28688 is a high-severity vulnerability in Artworks Gallery In Php, Css, Javascript, And Mysql Project Artworks Gallery In Php, Css, Javascript, And Mysql with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Artworks Gallery In Php, Css, Javascript, And Mysql Project Artworks Gallery In Php, Css, Javascript, And Mysql
Published: 2020-11-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The add artwork functionality in ARTWORKS GALLERY IN PHP, CSS, JAVASCRIPT, AND MYSQL 1.0 allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-28688?: The add artwork functionality in ARTWORKS GALLERY IN PHP, CSS, JAVASCRIPT, AND MYSQL 1.0 allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files.
How severe is CVE-2020-28688?: CVE-2020-28688 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-2020-28688 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-28688?: CVE-2020-28688 affects Artworks Gallery In Php, Css, Javascript, And Mysql Project Artworks Gallery In Php, Css, Javascript, And Mysql. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-28688?: 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-2020-28688 published?: CVE-2020-28688 was published on 2020-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:artworks_gallery_in_php\,_css\,_javascript\,_and_mysql_project:artworks_gallery_in_php\,_css\,_javascript\,_and_mysql:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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