CVE-2020-18157

Name: CVE-2020-18157
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-07-30T14:15:13.407+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.71%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-18157 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in MetInfo 6.1.3 via a doaddsave action in admin/index.php.. EPSS estimates a 0.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in MetInfo 6.1.3 via a doaddsave action in admin/index.php.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.71%

48.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Metinfo	Metinfo	6.1.3

References

https://github.com/je6k/ctf-challenges/blob/master/poc.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/je6k/ctf-challenges/blob/master/poc.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 30, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-18157?

Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in MetInfo 6.1.3 via a doaddsave action in admin/index.php.

How severe is CVE-2020-18157?

CVE-2020-18157 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-18157?

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-2020-18157?

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Source: NVD / NIST