CVE-2020-19279

Name: CVE-2020-19279
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-04-04T15:15:07.617+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.05%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-19279 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Directory Traversal vulnerability found in B3log Wide allows a an attacker to escalate privileges via symbolic links.. EPSS estimates a 1.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory Traversal vulnerability found in B3log Wide allows a an attacker to escalate privileges via symbolic links.

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

1.05%

60.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wide Project	Wide	All versions

References

https://github.com/b3log/wide/issues/355Broken Link
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-g277-4m9p-49hvThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/b3log/wide/issues/355Broken Link

Timeline

Published: Apr 4, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-19279?

Directory Traversal vulnerability found in B3log Wide allows a an attacker to escalate privileges via symbolic links.

How severe is CVE-2020-19279?

CVE-2020-19279 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-19279?

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-2020-19279?

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Source: NVD / NIST