CVE-2020-5558

Name: CVE-2020-5558
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-25T02:15:12.067+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.05%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-5558 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. CuteNews 2.0.1 allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 2.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

CuteNews 2.0.1 allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via unspecified vectors.

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

2.05%

78.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cutephp	Cutenews	2.0.1

References

https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN58176087/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN58176087/index.htmlThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 25, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-5558?

CuteNews 2.0.1 allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via unspecified vectors.

How severe is CVE-2020-5558?

CVE-2020-5558 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5558?

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-2020-5558?

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Source: NVD / NIST