CVE-2020-23996

HIGHNVD 8.88.8—

8.8

A local file inclusion vulnerability in ILIAS before 5.3.19, 5.4.10 and 6.0 allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via the import of personal data.

CVSS v3: 8.8
EG Score: 8.8(medium)
EPSS: 87.4%
KEV: Not listed

Published

May 13, 2021

Last Modified

November 21, 2024

References (8)

cve@mitrehttps://docu.ilias.de/goto_docu_pg_118817_35.html
cve@mitrehttps://docu.ilias.de/goto_docu_pg_118823_35.html
cve@mitrehttps://docu.ilias.de/goto_docu_pg_122177_35.html
cve@mitrehttps://github.com/ILIAS-eLearning/ILIAS/commit/6717c4ecc6d076154ce185f1ea052f07f37e3537
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://docu.ilias.de/goto_docu_pg_118817_35.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://docu.ilias.de/goto_docu_pg_118823_35.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://docu.ilias.de/goto_docu_pg_122177_35.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://github.com/ILIAS-eLearning/ILIAS/commit/6717c4ecc6d076154ce185f1ea052f07f37e3537

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2020-23996?

CVE-2020-23996 is a high vulnerability published on May 13, 2021. A local file inclusion vulnerability in ILIAS before 5.3.19, 5.4.10 and 6.0 allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via the import of personal data.

When was CVE-2020-23996 disclosed?

CVE-2020-23996 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on May 13, 2021, with the most recent update on November 21, 2024. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2020-23996 actively exploited?

CVE-2020-23996 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 87.4% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-23996?

CVE-2020-23996 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2020-23996?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2020-23996, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2020-23996

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