CVE-2016-20023

Name: CVE-2016-20023
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-12-05T06:16:03.72+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-20023 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In CKSource CKFinder before 2.5.0.1 for ASP.NET, authenticated users could download any file from the server if the correct path to a file was provided.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In CKSource CKFinder before 2.5.0.1 for ASP.NET, authenticated users could download any file from the server if the correct path to a file was provided.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.29%

20.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cksource	Ckfinder	< 2.5.0.1

References

https://download.cksource.com/CKFinder/CKFinder%20for%20ASP.NET/2.5.0.1/Product
https://ckeditor.com/ckfinder/release-notes/Release Notes

Timeline

Published: Dec 5, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-20023?

In CKSource CKFinder before 2.5.0.1 for ASP.NET, authenticated users could download any file from the server if the correct path to a file was provided.

How severe is CVE-2016-20023?

CVE-2016-20023 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-20023?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-20023?

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Source: NVD / NIST