CVE-2020-36142

Name: CVE-2020-36142
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-06-04T16:15:08.203+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-36142 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. BloofoxCMS 0.5.2.1 allows Directory traversal vulnerability by inserting '../' payloads within the 'fileurl' parameter.. EPSS estimates a 1.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

BloofoxCMS 0.5.2.1 allows Directory traversal vulnerability by inserting '../' payloads within the 'fileurl' parameter.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.40%

68.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bloofox	Bloofoxcms	0.5.2.1

References

https://muteb.io/2020/12/29/BloofoxCMS-Multiple-Vulnerabilities.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, URL Repurposed
https://muteb.io/2020/12/29/BloofoxCMS-Multiple-Vulnerabilities.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, URL Repurposed

Timeline

Published: Jun 4, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-36142?

BloofoxCMS 0.5.2.1 allows Directory traversal vulnerability by inserting '../' payloads within the 'fileurl' parameter.

How severe is CVE-2020-36142?

CVE-2020-36142 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36142?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-36142?

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Source: NVD / NIST