CVE-2020-10389

Name: CVE-2020-10389
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-12T14:15:13.11+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 4.88%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-10389 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. admin/save-settings.php in Chadha PHPKB Standard Multi-Language 9 allows remote attackers to achieve Code Execution by injecting PHP code into any POST parameter when saving global settings.. EPSS estimates a 4.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

admin/save-settings.php in Chadha PHPKB Standard Multi-Language 9 allows remote attackers to achieve Code Execution by injecting PHP code into any POST parameter when saving global settings.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

4.88%

90.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Chadhaajay	Phpkb	9.0

References

http://antoniocannito.it/?p=137#rce2Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156751/PHPKB-Multi-Language-9-Authenticated-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://antoniocannito.it/phpkb1#authenticated-remote-code-execution-cve-2020-10389Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48219Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://antoniocannito.it/?p=137#rce2Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156751/PHPKB-Multi-Language-9-Authenticated-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://antoniocannito.it/phpkb1#authenticated-remote-code-execution-cve-2020-10389Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48219Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Mar 12, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-10389?

admin/save-settings.php in Chadha PHPKB Standard Multi-Language 9 allows remote attackers to achieve Code Execution by injecting PHP code into any POST parameter when saving global settings.

How severe is CVE-2020-10389?

CVE-2020-10389 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-10389?

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-2020-10389?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST