How severe is CVE-2020-35235?

CVE-2020-35235 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-2020-35235 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-35235?

CVE-2020-35235 affects Themexa Secure File Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-35235?

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-2020-35235 published?

CVE-2020-35235 was published on 2020-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-35235

CVE-2020-35235 is a high-severity vulnerability in Themexa Secure File Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 18% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 18% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Themexa Secure File Manager
Published: 2020-12-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

vendor/elfinder/php/connector.minimal.php in the secure-file-manager plugin through 2.5 for WordPress loads elFinder code without proper access control. Thus, any authenticated user can run the elFinder upload command to achieve remote code execution. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-35235?: vendor/elfinder/php/connector.minimal.php in the secure-file-manager plugin through 2.5 for WordPress loads elFinder code without proper access control. Thus, any authenticated user can run the elFinder upload command to achieve remote code execution. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer
How severe is CVE-2020-35235?: CVE-2020-35235 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-2020-35235 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-35235?: CVE-2020-35235 affects Themexa Secure File Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-35235?: 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-2020-35235 published?: CVE-2020-35235 was published on 2020-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:themexa:secure_file_manager:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*