CVE-2020-18888

Name: CVE-2020-18888
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-05-06T18:15:07.963+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.78%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-18888 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Arbitrary File Deletion vulnerability in puppyCMS v5.1 allows remote malicious attackers to delete the file/folder via /admin/functions.php.. EPSS estimates a 0.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Arbitrary File Deletion vulnerability in puppyCMS v5.1 allows remote malicious attackers to delete the file/folder via /admin/functions.php.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.78%

51.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Puppycms	Puppycms	5.1

References

https://github.com/choregus/puppyCMS/issues/15Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/choregus/puppyCMS/issues/15Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 6, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-18888?

Arbitrary File Deletion vulnerability in puppyCMS v5.1 allows remote malicious attackers to delete the file/folder via /admin/functions.php.

How severe is CVE-2020-18888?

CVE-2020-18888 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-18888?

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-2020-18888?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST