CVE-2020-18889

Name: CVE-2020-18889
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-05-06T17:15:07.917+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-18889 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in puppyCMS v5.1 that can change the admin's password via /admin/settings.php.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in puppyCMS v5.1 that can change the admin's password via /admin/settings.php.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.51%

39.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Puppycms	Puppycms	5.1

References

https://github.com/choregus/puppyCMS/issues/13Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/choregus/puppyCMS/issues/13Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-18889?

Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in puppyCMS v5.1 that can change the admin's password via /admin/settings.php.

How severe is CVE-2020-18889?

CVE-2020-18889 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-18889?

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-2020-18889?

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Source: NVD / NIST