CVE-2020-23972

Name: CVE-2020-23972
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-27T14:15:09.837+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 31.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-23972 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In Joomla Component GMapFP Version J3.5 and J3.5free, an attacker can access the upload function without authenticating to the application and can also upload files which due to issues of unrestricted file uploads which can be bypassed by changing the content-type and name file too double extensions.. EPSS estimates a 31.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Joomla Component GMapFP Version J3.5 and J3.5free, an attacker can access the upload function without authenticating to the application and can also upload files which due to issues of unrestricted file uploads which can be bypassed by changing the content-type and name file too double extensions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

31.44%

98.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gmapfp	Gmapfp	j3.5

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159072/Joomla-GMapFP-J3.5-J3.5F-Arbitrary-File-Upload.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/me4yoursecurity/Reports/master/README.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159072/Joomla-GMapFP-J3.5-J3.5F-Arbitrary-File-Upload.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/me4yoursecurity/Reports/master/README.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 27, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-23972?

How severe is CVE-2020-23972?

CVE-2020-23972 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 31.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-23972?

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