CVE-2020-5683

Name: CVE-2020-5683
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-16T08:15:14.03+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.98%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-5683 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Directory traversal vulnerability in GROWI versions prior to v4.2.3 (v4.2 Series), GROWI versions prior to v4.1.12 (v4.1 Series), and GROWI v3 series and earlier GROWI versions prior to v4.2.3 (v4.2 Series), GROWI versions prior to v4.1.12 (v4.1 Series), and GROWI v3 series and earlier allows remote attackers to alter the data by uploading a specially crafted file.. EPSS estimates a 2.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in GROWI versions prior to v4.2.3 (v4.2 Series), GROWI versions prior to v4.1.12 (v4.1 Series), and GROWI v3 series and earlier GROWI versions prior to v4.2.3 (v4.2 Series), GROWI versions prior to v4.1.12 (v4.1 Series), and GROWI v3 series and earlier allows remote attackers to alter the data by uploading a specially crafted file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.98%

85.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Weseek	Growi	<= 3.8.2
Weseek	Growi	>= 4.1.0, < 4.1.12
Weseek	Growi	>= 4.2.0, < 4.2.3

References

https://github.com/weseek/growiProduct, Third Party Advisory
https://hub.docker.com/r/weseek/growi/Product, Third Party Advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN94169589/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/weseek/growiProduct, Third Party Advisory
https://hub.docker.com/r/weseek/growi/Product, Third Party Advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN94169589/index.htmlThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 16, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-5683?

How severe is CVE-2020-5683?

CVE-2020-5683 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5683?

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