How severe is CVE-2020-36488?

CVE-2020-36488 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-36488 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-36488?

CVE-2020-36488 affects Sky File Project Sky File. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36488?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-36488 published?

CVE-2020-36488 was published on 2021-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-36488

CVE-2020-36488 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sky File Project Sky File with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Sky File Project Sky File
Published: 2021-10-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue in the FTP server of Sky File v2.1.0 allows attackers to perform directory traversal via `/null//` path commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-36488?: An issue in the FTP server of Sky File v2.1.0 allows attackers to perform directory traversal via `/null//` path commands.
How severe is CVE-2020-36488?: CVE-2020-36488 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-36488 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-36488?: CVE-2020-36488 affects Sky File Project Sky File. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36488?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-36488 published?: CVE-2020-36488 was published on 2021-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.vulnerability-lab.com/get_content.php?id=2207

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sky_file_project:sky_file:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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