MEDIUM
CVE-2020-36772
CWE-73Published: January 22, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.4
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
CloudLinux CageFS 7.0.8-2 or below insufficiently restricts file paths supplied to the sendmail proxy command. This allows local users to read and write arbitrary files of certain file formats outside the CageFS environment.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-36772 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
cloudlinux1 product(s)
cagefs
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (8)
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176791/CloudLinux-CageFS-7.0.8-2-Insufficiently-Restricted-Proxy-Command.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/25Exploit · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176791/CloudLinux-CageFS-7.0.8-2-Insufficiently-Restricted-Proxy-Command.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/25Exploit · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2020-36772
CVSS Score4.4 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-73
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 22, 2024
Related CVEs (CWE-73)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-36772 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.