CVE-2020-20471

Name: CVE-2020-20471
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-06-21T05:15:06.7+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-20471 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. White Shark System (WSS) 1.3.2 has an unauthorized access vulnerability in default_user_edit.php, remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability to escalate to admin privileges.. EPSS estimates a 2.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

White Shark System (WSS) 1.3.2 has an unauthorized access vulnerability in default_user_edit.php, remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability to escalate to admin privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.44%

82.2th 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-2020-20471?

White Shark System (WSS) 1.3.2 has an unauthorized access vulnerability in default_user_edit.php, remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability to escalate to admin privileges.

How severe is CVE-2020-20471?

CVE-2020-20471 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-20471?

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-2020-20471?

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Source: NVD / NIST