CVE-2020-12470

Name: CVE-2020-12470
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-29T21:15:12.117+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.67%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-12470 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. MonoX through 5.1.40.5152 allows administrators to execute arbitrary code by modifying an ASPX template.. EPSS estimates a 1.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

MonoX through 5.1.40.5152 allows administrators to execute arbitrary code by modifying an ASPX template.

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

1.67%

73.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-552

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mono	Monox	<= 5.1.40.5152

References

https://github.com/belong2yourself/vulnerabilities/tree/master/MonoX%20CMS/Privilege%20Escalation%20via%20Template%20ModificationExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/belong2yourself/vulnerabilities/tree/master/MonoX%20CMS/Privilege%20Escalation%20via%20Template%20ModificationExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 29, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-12470?

MonoX through 5.1.40.5152 allows administrators to execute arbitrary code by modifying an ASPX template.

How severe is CVE-2020-12470?

CVE-2020-12470 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12470?

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-2020-12470?

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Source: NVD / NIST