CVE-2020-9354

Name: CVE-2020-9354
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-23T02:15:10.367+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-9354 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in SmartClient 12.0. The Remote Procedure Call (RPC) saveFile provided by the console functionality on the /tools/developerConsoleOperations.jsp (or /isomorphic/IDACall) URL allows an unauthenticated attacker to overwrite files via vectors involving an XML comment and /.. EPSS estimates a 1.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in SmartClient 12.0. The Remote Procedure Call (RPC) saveFile provided by the console functionality on the /tools/developerConsoleOperations.jsp (or /isomorphic/IDACall) URL allows an unauthenticated attacker to overwrite files via vectors involving an XML comment and /.. path traversal.

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

1.18%

63.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Smartclient	Smartclient	12.0

References

https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Feb/18Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Feb/18Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 23, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-9354?

How severe is CVE-2020-9354?

CVE-2020-9354 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9354?

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