CVE-2020-35235

Name: CVE-2020-35235
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-14T03:15:13.37+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 18.03%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-35235 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. vendor/elfinder/php/connector.minimal.php in the secure-file-manager plugin through 2.5 for WordPress loads elFinder code without proper access control. Thus, any authenticated user can run the elFinder upload command to achieve remote code execution. EPSS estimates a 18.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

vendor/elfinder/php/connector.minimal.php in the secure-file-manager plugin through 2.5 for WordPress loads elFinder code without proper access control. Thus, any authenticated user can run the elFinder upload command to achieve remote code execution. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

18.03%

96.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Themexa	Secure File Manager	<= 2.5

References

https://blog.nintechnet.com/authenticated-rce-vulnerability-in-wordpress-secure-file-manager-plugin-unpatched/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/secure-file-manager/#developersProduct, Third Party Advisory
https://blog.nintechnet.com/authenticated-rce-vulnerability-in-wordpress-secure-file-manager-plugin-unpatched/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/secure-file-manager/#developersProduct, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 14, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-35235?

How severe is CVE-2020-35235?

CVE-2020-35235 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 18.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-35235?

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