CVE-2020-18198

Name: CVE-2020-18198
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-05-17T22:15:07.347+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.93%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-18198 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in Pluck CMS v4.7.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and delete specific images via the component " /admin.php?action=images.". EPSS estimates a 0.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in Pluck CMS v4.7.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and delete specific images via the component " /admin.php?action=images."

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

0.93%

56.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pluck-Cms	Pluck	4.7.9

References

https://github.com/pluck-cms/pluck/issues/69Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/pluck-cms/pluck/issues/69Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 17, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-18198?

Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in Pluck CMS v4.7.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and delete specific images via the component " /admin.php?action=images."

How severe is CVE-2020-18198?

CVE-2020-18198 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-18198?

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-2020-18198?

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Source: NVD / NIST