CVE-2020-6949
CVE-2020-6949 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hashbrowncms Hashbrown Cms 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-269.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-269
- Affected product: Hashbrowncms Hashbrown Cms
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Description
A privilege escalation issue was discovered in the postUser function in HashBrown CMS through 1.3.3. An editor user can change the password hash of an admin user's account, or otherwise reconfigure that account.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-6949?
- A privilege escalation issue was discovered in the postUser function in HashBrown CMS through 1.3.3. An editor user can change the password hash of an admin user's account, or otherwise reconfigure that account.
- How severe is CVE-2020-6949?
- CVE-2020-6949 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-2020-6949 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-2020-6949?
- CVE-2020-6949 affects Hashbrowncms Hashbrown Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-6949?
- 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.
- When was CVE-2020-6949 published?
- CVE-2020-6949 was published on 2020-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:hashbrowncms:hashbrown_cms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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