CVE-2020-5514

Name: CVE-2020-5514
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-06T19:15:11.577+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 44.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-5514 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Gila CMS 1.11.8 allows Unrestricted Upload of a File with a Dangerous Type via .phar or .phtml to the lzld/thumb?src= URI.. EPSS estimates a 44.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Gila CMS 1.11.8 allows Unrestricted Upload of a File with a Dangerous Type via .phar or .phtml to the lzld/thumb?src= URI.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

44.11%

98.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gilacms	Gila Cms	1.11.8

References

https://infosecdb.wordpress.com/2020/01/05/gilacms-1-11-8-remote-code-execution/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://infosecdb.wordpress.com/2020/01/05/gilacms-1-11-8-remote-code-execution/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 6, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-5514?

Gila CMS 1.11.8 allows Unrestricted Upload of a File with a Dangerous Type via .phar or .phtml to the lzld/thumb?src= URI.

How severe is CVE-2020-5514?

CVE-2020-5514 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 44.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5514?

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-2020-5514?

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Source: NVD / NIST