CVE-2020-8440

Name: CVE-2020-8440
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-31T14:15:12.077+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.81%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-8440 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. controllers/page_apply.php in Simplejobscript.com SJS through 1.66 is prone to unauthenticated Remote Code Execution by uploading a PHP script as a resume.. EPSS estimates a 2.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

controllers/page_apply.php in Simplejobscript.com SJS through 1.66 is prone to unauthenticated Remote Code Execution by uploading a PHP script as a resume.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.81%

84.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Simplejobscript	Simplejobscript	<= 1.66

References

https://github.com/niteosoft/simplejobscript/issues/10Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/niteosoft/simplejobscript/issues/10Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 31, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8440?

controllers/page_apply.php in Simplejobscript.com SJS through 1.66 is prone to unauthenticated Remote Code Execution by uploading a PHP script as a resume.

How severe is CVE-2020-8440?

CVE-2020-8440 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8440?

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-2020-8440?

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Source: NVD / NIST