CVE-2020-27956

Name: CVE-2020-27956
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-28T03:15:12.583+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 5.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-27956 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An Arbitrary File Upload in the Upload Image component in SourceCodester Car Rental Management System 1.0 allows the user to conduct remote code execution via admin/index.php?page=manage_car because .php files can be uploaded to admin/assets/uploads/ (under the web root).. EPSS estimates a 5.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An Arbitrary File Upload in the Upload Image component in SourceCodester Car Rental Management System 1.0 allows the user to conduct remote code execution via admin/index.php?page=manage_car because .php files can be uploaded to admin/assets/uploads/ (under the web root).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

5.15%

91.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Car Rental Management System Project	Car Rental Management System	1.0

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48931Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.sourcecodester.com/php/14544/car-rental-management-system-using-phpmysqli-source-code.htmlProduct, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48931Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.sourcecodester.com/php/14544/car-rental-management-system-using-phpmysqli-source-code.htmlProduct, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 28, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-27956?

How severe is CVE-2020-27956?

CVE-2020-27956 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27956?

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