CVE-2020-20402

Name: CVE-2020-20402
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-01-31T16:15:08.73+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.75%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-20402 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Westbrookadmin portfolioCMS v1.05 allows attackers to bypass password validation and access sensitive information via session fixation.. EPSS estimates a 0.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Westbrookadmin portfolioCMS v1.05 allows attackers to bypass password validation and access sensitive information via session fixation.

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

0.75%

50.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Portfoliocms Project	Portfoliocms	1.0.5

References

https://github.com/Westbrookadmin/portfolioCMS/issues/2Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Westbrookadmin/portfolioCMS/issues/2Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 31, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-20402?

Westbrookadmin portfolioCMS v1.05 allows attackers to bypass password validation and access sensitive information via session fixation.

How severe is CVE-2020-20402?

CVE-2020-20402 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-20402?

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-2020-20402?

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Source: NVD / NIST