CVE-2020-20466

Name: CVE-2020-20466
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-06-21T04:15:08.417+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-20466 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. White Shark System (WSS) 1.3.2 is vulnerable to unauthorized access via user_edit_password.php, remote attackers can modify the password of any user.. EPSS estimates a 1.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

White Shark System (WSS) 1.3.2 is vulnerable to unauthorized access via user_edit_password.php, remote attackers can modify the password of any user.

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

1.80%

75.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
White Shark Systems Project	White Shark Systems	1.3.2

References

https://github.com/itodaro/WhiteSharkSystem_cveExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/itodaro/WhiteSharkSystem_cveExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 21, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-20466?

White Shark System (WSS) 1.3.2 is vulnerable to unauthorized access via user_edit_password.php, remote attackers can modify the password of any user.

How severe is CVE-2020-20466?

CVE-2020-20466 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-20466?

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-2020-20466?

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Source: NVD / NIST