CVE-2020-9472
CVE-2020-9472 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Umbraco Umbraco Cms 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-434.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-434
- Affected product: Umbraco Umbraco Cms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Umbraco CMS 8.5.3 allows an authenticated file upload (and consequently Remote Code Execution) via the Install Package functionality.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-9472?
- Umbraco CMS 8.5.3 allows an authenticated file upload (and consequently Remote Code Execution) via the Install Package functionality.
- How severe is CVE-2020-9472?
- CVE-2020-9472 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2020-9472 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-9472?
- CVE-2020-9472 affects Umbraco Umbraco Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-9472?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-9472 published?
- CVE-2020-9472 was published on 2020-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:umbraco:umbraco_cms:8.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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