Is CVE-2020-19279 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-19279 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-19279 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-19279 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-19279?

CVE-2020-19279 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2020-19279

CWE-22Published: April 4, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Directory Traversal vulnerability found in B3log Wide allows a an attacker to escalate privileges via symbolic links.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

B3log Wide is vulnerable to directory traversal, allowing attackers to escalate privileges using symbolic links. This critical flaw could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive files.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Apply any available security patches or updates for B3log Wide.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-19279 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.