CVE-2020-23765

Name: CVE-2020-23765
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-05-21T18:15:07.893+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-23765 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. A file upload vulnerability was discovered in the file path /bl-plugins/backup/plugin.php on Bludit version 3.12.0. If an attacker is able to gain Administrator rights they will be able to use unsafe plugins to upload a backup file and control the server.. EPSS estimates a 1.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A file upload vulnerability was discovered in the file path /bl-plugins/backup/plugin.php on Bludit version 3.12.0. If an attacker is able to gain Administrator rights they will be able to use unsafe plugins to upload a backup file and control the server.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.10%

61.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bludit	Bludit	3.12.0

References

https://github.com/bludit/bludit/issues/1218Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/bludit/bludit/issues/1218Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-23765?

How severe is CVE-2020-23765?

CVE-2020-23765 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-23765?

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