CVE-2020-27997

Name: CVE-2020-27997
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-02-19T23:15:12.657+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.82%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-27997 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in SmartStoreNET before 4.1.0. Lack of Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) protection may lead to elevation of privileges (e.g., /admin/customer/create to create an admin account).. EPSS estimates a 0.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in SmartStoreNET before 4.1.0. Lack of Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) protection may lead to elevation of privileges (e.g., /admin/customer/create to create an admin account).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.82%

52.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Smartstore	Smartstorenet	< 4.1.0

References

https://github.com/smartstore/SmartStoreNET/compare/4.0.1...4.1.0Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://securitylab.github.com/advisories/GHSL-2020-138-139-SmartstoreAG-SmartStoreNETExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/smartstore/SmartStoreNET/compare/4.0.1...4.1.0Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://securitylab.github.com/advisories/GHSL-2020-138-139-SmartstoreAG-SmartStoreNETExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 19, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-27997?

How severe is CVE-2020-27997?

CVE-2020-27997 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27997?

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