CVE-2020-37245
CVE-2020-37245 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-79.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v4: 8.7
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2020-31247
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Supsystic Digital Publications 1.6.9 contains a path traversal vulnerability in the Folder input field that allows attackers to access files outside the web root by injecting directory traversal sequences. Additionally, the plugin fails to sanitize input fields in publication settings, allowing stored cross-site scripting attacks through script injection in parameters like Area Width and Publication Width that execute when publications are viewed or edited.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-37245?
- Supsystic Digital Publications 1.6.9 contains a path traversal vulnerability in the Folder input field that allows attackers to access files outside the web root by injecting directory traversal sequences. Additionally, the plugin fails to sanitize input fields in publication settings, allowing stored cross-site scripting attacks through script injection in parameters like Area Width and Publication Width that execute when publications are viewed or edited.
- How severe is CVE-2020-37245?
- CVE-2020-37245 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2020-37245 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-37245?
- 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-2020-37245 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2020-37245 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-31247.
- When was CVE-2020-37245 published?
- CVE-2020-37245 was published on 2026-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/digital-publications-by-supsystic.1.6.9.zip
- https://supsystic.com/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49542
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-plugin-supsystic-digital-publications-path-traversal-xss
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