How severe is CVE-2020-5194?

CVE-2020-5194 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-5194 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-2020-5194?

CVE-2020-5194 affects Cerberusftp Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5194?

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

When was CVE-2020-5194 published?

CVE-2020-5194 was published on 2020-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-5194

CVE-2020-5194 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cerberusftp Ftp Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-639.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-639
Affected product: Cerberusftp Ftp Server
Published: 2020-01-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The zip API endpoint in Cerberus FTP Server 8 allows an authenticated attacker without zip permission to use the zip functionality via an unrestricted API endpoint. Improper permission verification occurs when calling the file/ajax_download_zip/zip_name endpoint. The result is that a user without permissions can zip and download files even if they do not have permission to view whether the file exists.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-5194?: The zip API endpoint in Cerberus FTP Server 8 allows an authenticated attacker without zip permission to use the zip functionality via an unrestricted API endpoint. Improper permission verification occurs when calling the file/ajax_download_zip/zip_name endpoint. The result is that a user without permissions can zip and download files even if they do not have permission to view whether the file exists.
How severe is CVE-2020-5194?: CVE-2020-5194 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-5194 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-2020-5194?: CVE-2020-5194 affects Cerberusftp Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5194?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-5194 published?: CVE-2020-5194 was published on 2020-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cerberusftp:ftp_server:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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