CVE-2020-27467

Name: CVE-2020-27467
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-24T15:15:21.43+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 15.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-27467 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A Directory Traversal vulnerability exits in Processwire CMS before 2.7.1 via the download parameter to index.php.. EPSS estimates a 15.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Directory Traversal vulnerability exits in Processwire CMS before 2.7.1 via the download parameter to index.php.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

15.74%

96.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Processwire	Processwire	>= 2.0.0, < 2.7.1

References

https://github.com/ceng-yildirim/LFI-processwireExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ceng-yildirim/LFI-processwireExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 24, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-27467?

A Directory Traversal vulnerability exits in Processwire CMS before 2.7.1 via the download parameter to index.php.

How severe is CVE-2020-27467?

CVE-2020-27467 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 15.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27467?

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-2020-27467?

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Source: NVD / NIST