Is CVE-2020-27514 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-27514 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-27514 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-27514 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-27514?

CVE-2020-27514 has a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2020-27514

CWE-22Published: August 11, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Directory Traversal vulnerability in delete function in admin.api.TemplateController in ZrLog version 2.1.15, allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files and cause a denial of service (DoS).

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

ZrLog is affected by a directory traversal vulnerability that allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files, leading to a denial of service. This critical vulnerability is rated 9.1.

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

Recommended Action

Update ZrLog to a version that remediates the directory traversal flaw in the TemplateController.

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-2020-27514 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 full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.1.