CVE-2020-29592

Name: CVE-2020-29592
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-04-14T15:15:13.33+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-29592 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Orchard before 1.10. A broken access control issue in Orchard components that use the TinyMCE HTML editor's file upload allows an attacker to upload dangerous executables that bypass the file types allowed (regardless of the file types allowed list in Media settings).. EPSS estimates a 2.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Orchard before 1.10. A broken access control issue in Orchard components that use the TinyMCE HTML editor's file upload allows an attacker to upload dangerous executables that bypass the file types allowed (regardless of the file types allowed list in Media settings).

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

2.18%

80.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Orchardproject	Orchard	< 1.10

References

https://burninatorsec.blogspot.com/2021/04/cve-2020-29592-and-cve-2020-29593.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/OrchardCMS/Orchard/releasesRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://burninatorsec.blogspot.com/2021/04/cve-2020-29592-and-cve-2020-29593.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/OrchardCMS/Orchard/releasesRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 14, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-29592?

How severe is CVE-2020-29592?

CVE-2020-29592 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-29592?

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