CVE-2020-5509

Name: CVE-2020-5509
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-14T19:15:13.703+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 5.81%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-5509 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. PHPGurukul Car Rental Project v1.0 allows Remote Code Execution via an executable file in an upload of a new profile image.. EPSS estimates a 5.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

PHPGurukul Car Rental Project v1.0 allows Remote Code Execution via an executable file in an upload of a new profile image.

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

5.81%

92.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Phpgurukul	Car Rental Portal	1.0

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155925/Car-Rental-Project-1.0-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155925/Car-Rental-Project-1.0-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-5509?

PHPGurukul Car Rental Project v1.0 allows Remote Code Execution via an executable file in an upload of a new profile image.

How severe is CVE-2020-5509?

CVE-2020-5509 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5509?

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