CVE-2020-35657

Name: CVE-2020-35657
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-23T03:15:13.613+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 2.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-35657 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Jaws through 1.8.0 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary code via crafted use of UploadTheme to upload a theme ZIP archive containing a .php file that is able to execute OS commands. NOTE: this is unrelated to the JAWS (aka Job Access With Speech) product.. EPSS estimates a 2.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Jaws through 1.8.0 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary code via crafted use of UploadTheme to upload a theme ZIP archive containing a .php file that is able to execute OS commands. NOTE: this is unrelated to the JAWS (aka Job Access With Speech) product.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.40%

81.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jaws Project	Jaws	<= 1.8.0

References

https://github.com/jaws-project/jawsThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/xNoBody12/jaws-rce-via-themeExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/jaws-project/jawsThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/xNoBody12/jaws-rce-via-themeExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 23, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-35657?

How severe is CVE-2020-35657?

CVE-2020-35657 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-35657?

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