How severe is CVE-2020-8504?

CVE-2020-8504 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-8504 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-8504?

CVE-2020-8504 affects Arox School Management Software Php/mysql. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8504?

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

When was CVE-2020-8504 published?

CVE-2020-8504 was published on 2020-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-8504

CVE-2020-8504 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Arox School Management Software Php/mysql with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Arox School Management Software Php/mysql
Published: 2020-01-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

School Management Software PHP/mySQL through 2019-03-14 allows office_admin/?action=addadmin CSRF to add an administrative user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-8504?: School Management Software PHP/mySQL through 2019-03-14 allows office_admin/?action=addadmin CSRF to add an administrative user.
How severe is CVE-2020-8504?: CVE-2020-8504 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-8504 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-8504?: CVE-2020-8504 affects Arox School Management Software Php/mysql. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8504?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-8504 published?: CVE-2020-8504 was published on 2020-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/J3rryBl4nks/SchoolERPCSRF

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:arox:school_management_software_php\/mysql:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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