How severe is CVE-2020-37117?

CVE-2020-37117 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-2020-37117 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-37117?

CVE-2020-37117 affects Jizhicms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-37117?

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-2020-37117 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2020-37117 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-31049.

When was CVE-2020-37117 published?

CVE-2020-37117 was published on 2026-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-37117

CVE-2020-37117 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jizhicms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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 8.8)
CVSS v4: 8.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2020-31049
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Jizhicms
Published: 2026-02-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

jizhiCMS 1.6.7 contains a file download vulnerability in the admin plugins update endpoint that allows authenticated administrators to download arbitrary files. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by sending crafted POST requests with malicious filepath and download_url parameters to trigger unauthorized file downloads.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-37117?: jizhiCMS 1.6.7 contains a file download vulnerability in the admin plugins update endpoint that allows authenticated administrators to download arbitrary files. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by sending crafted POST requests with malicious filepath and download_url parameters to trigger unauthorized file downloads.
How severe is CVE-2020-37117?: CVE-2020-37117 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-2020-37117 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-37117?: CVE-2020-37117 affects Jizhicms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-37117?: 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-2020-37117 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2020-37117 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-31049.
When was CVE-2020-37117 published?: CVE-2020-37117 was published on 2026-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jizhicms:jizhicms:1.6.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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