CVE-2020-9472

Name: CVE-2020-9472
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-16T20:15:13.003+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 2.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-9472 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Umbraco CMS 8.5.3 allows an authenticated file upload (and consequently Remote Code Execution) via the Install Package functionality.. EPSS estimates a 2.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Umbraco CMS 8.5.3 allows an authenticated file upload (and consequently Remote Code Execution) via the Install Package functionality.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.11%

79.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Umbraco	Umbraco Cms	8.5.3

References

https://gitlab.com/eLeN3Re/cve-2020-9472Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://gitlab.com/eLeN3Re/cve-2020-9472Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-9472?

Umbraco CMS 8.5.3 allows an authenticated file upload (and consequently Remote Code Execution) via the Install Package functionality.

How severe is CVE-2020-9472?

CVE-2020-9472 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9472?

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-2020-9472?

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Source: NVD / NIST