CVE-2020-18220

Name: CVE-2020-18220
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-05-20T20:15:07.27+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-18220 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Weak Encoding for Password in DoraCMS v2.1.1 and earlier allows attackers to obtain sensitive information as it does not use a random salt or IV for its AES-CBC encryption, causes password encrypted for users to be susceptible to dictionary attacks.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Weak Encoding for Password in DoraCMS v2.1.1 and earlier allows attackers to obtain sensitive information as it does not use a random salt or IV for its AES-CBC encryption, causes password encrypted for users to be susceptible to dictionary attacks.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.41%

32.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-326

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Html-Js	Doracms	<= 2.1.1

References

https://github.com/doramart/DoraCMS/issues/190Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/doramart/DoraCMS/issues/190Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 20, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-18220?

How severe is CVE-2020-18220?

CVE-2020-18220 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-18220?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST