CVE-2020-19138

Name: CVE-2020-19138
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-09-08T21:15:09.437+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 5.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-19138 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in DotCMS v5.2.3 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the component "/src/main/java/com/dotmarketing/filters/CMSFilter.java".. EPSS estimates a 5.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in DotCMS v5.2.3 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the component "/src/main/java/com/dotmarketing/filters/CMSFilter.java".

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

5.56%

91.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dotcms	Dotcms	<= 5.2.3

References

https://github.com/dotCMS/core/issues/17796Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/dotCMS/core/issues/17796Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 8, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-19138?

How severe is CVE-2020-19138?

CVE-2020-19138 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-19138?

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