How severe is CVE-2020-36970?

CVE-2020-36970 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-36970 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36970?

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.

Does CVE-2020-36970 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2020-36970 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-30877.

When was CVE-2020-36970 published?

CVE-2020-36970 was published on 2026-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-36970

CVE-2020-36970 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
CVSS v4: 6.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2020-30877
Weakness: CWE-22
Published: 2026-01-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

PMB 5.6 contains a local file disclosure vulnerability in getgif.php that allows attackers to read arbitrary system files by manipulating the 'chemin' parameter. Attackers can exploit the unsanitized file path input to access sensitive files like /etc/passwd by sending crafted requests to the getgif.php endpoint.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-36970?: PMB 5.6 contains a local file disclosure vulnerability in getgif.php that allows attackers to read arbitrary system files by manipulating the 'chemin' parameter. Attackers can exploit the unsanitized file path input to access sensitive files like /etc/passwd by sending crafted requests to the getgif.php endpoint.
How severe is CVE-2020-36970?: CVE-2020-36970 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-36970 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36970?: 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.
Does CVE-2020-36970 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2020-36970 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-30877.
When was CVE-2020-36970 published?: CVE-2020-36970 was published on 2026-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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