CVE-2020-18185

Name: CVE-2020-18185
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-02T13:15:12.487+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.75%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-18185 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. class.plx.admin.php in PluXml 5.7 allows attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by modify the configuration file in a linux environment.. EPSS estimates a 1.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

class.plx.admin.php in PluXml 5.7 allows attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by modify the configuration file in a linux environment.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.75%

75.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pluxml	Pluxml	5.7

References

https://github.com/pluxml/PluXml/issues/321Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/pluxml/PluXml/issues/321Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 2, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-18185?

class.plx.admin.php in PluXml 5.7 allows attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by modify the configuration file in a linux environment.

How severe is CVE-2020-18185?

CVE-2020-18185 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-18185?

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-2020-18185?

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Source: NVD / NIST