Is CVE-2020-22153 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-22153 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-22153 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-22153 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-22153?

CVE-2020-22153 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2020-22153

CWE-434Published: July 3, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

File Upload vulnerability in FUEL-CMS v.1.4.6 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .php file to the upload parameter in the navigation function.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

FUEL-CMS contains a file upload vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. Given the critical CVSS score of 9.8, this flaw poses a severe risk to system integrity and confidentiality.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable due to the network attack vector.

Recommended Action

Users should ensure they are not running version 1.4.6 of FUEL-CMS and apply any available security updates from the vendor.

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-2020-22153 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.