CVE-2020-24146

Name: CVE-2020-24146
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-07-07T14:15:09.79+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 1.67%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-24146 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Directory traversal in the CM Download Manager (aka cm-download-manager) plugin 2.7.0 for WordPress allows authorized users to delete arbitrary files and possibly cause a denial of service via the fileName parameter in a deletescreenshot action.. EPSS estimates a 1.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal in the CM Download Manager (aka cm-download-manager) plugin 2.7.0 for WordPress allows authorized users to delete arbitrary files and possibly cause a denial of service via the fileName parameter in a deletescreenshot action.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.67%

73.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cminds	Cm Download Manager	2.7.0

References

https://github.com/secwx/research/blob/main/cve/CVE-2020-24146.mdThird Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/cm-download-manager/#developersRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/secwx/research/blob/main/cve/CVE-2020-24146.mdThird Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/cm-download-manager/#developersRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 7, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-24146?

How severe is CVE-2020-24146?

CVE-2020-24146 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24146?

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