CVE-2019-16720

Name: CVE-2019-16720
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-23T14:15:10.603+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-16720 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. ZZZCMS zzzphp v1.7.2 does not properly restrict file upload in plugins/ueditor/php/controller.php?upfolder=news&action=catchimage, as demonstrated by uploading a .htaccess or .php5 file.. EPSS estimates a 1.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ZZZCMS zzzphp v1.7.2 does not properly restrict file upload in plugins/ueditor/php/controller.php?upfolder=news&action=catchimage, as demonstrated by uploading a .htaccess or .php5 file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.44%

69.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zzzcms	Zzzphp	1.7.2

References

http://www.iwantacve.cn/index.php/archives/333/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.iwantacve.cn/index.php/archives/333/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 23, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-16720?

ZZZCMS zzzphp v1.7.2 does not properly restrict file upload in plugins/ueditor/php/controller.php?upfolder=news&action=catchimage, as demonstrated by uploading a .htaccess or .php5 file.

How severe is CVE-2019-16720?

CVE-2019-16720 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16720?

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-2019-16720?

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Source: NVD / NIST