HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2020-37246
MEDIUM

CVE-2020-37246

CWE-98Published: May 16, 2026· Updated: May 18, 2026

6.2
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.02%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:6.1th

Official Description

Supsystic Backup 2.3.9 contains a local file inclusion vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read and delete arbitrary files by manipulating the download path parameter. Attackers can modify the download parameter in admin.php requests with directory traversal sequences to access sensitive files like /etc/passwd or delete files via the removeAction parameter.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-37246 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

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), with a CVSS base score of 6.2.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

Mentioned vendors (from description):
PHP
CPE data not yet available in NVD for this CVE.

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (4)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2020-37246
CVSS Score6.2 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-98
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.02%
PublishedMay 16, 2026

Related CVEs (CWE-98)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2020-37246 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.