Is CVE-2020-15929 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-15929 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-15929 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-15929 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-15929?

CVE-2020-15929 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2020-15929

CWE-22Published: November 24, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In Ortus TestBox 2.4.0 through 4.1.0, unvalidated query string parameters passed to system/runners/HTMLRunner.cfm allow an attacker to write an arbitrary CFM file (within the application's context) containing attacker-defined CFML tags, leading to Remote Code Execution.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-15929 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.