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CVE-2020-20502: Cross Site Request Forgery found in yzCMS v.2.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the...

Cross Site Request Forgery found in yzCMS v.2.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the token check function.

MediumCVSS 6.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2020-20502 is a reported CSRF flaw in yzCMS v2.0. The description says it can let a remote attacker cause arbitrary code execution through the token check function. The CVSS score is medium, but the claimed outcome could be operationally serious. Published source data is sparse, so confirm actual yzCMS v2.0 exposure first. Likely exposure is limited to organizations running yzCMS v2.0, especially internet-facing or administrator-accessible instances. The source bundle does not provide CPEs, package names, deployment patterns, or a complete affected-version range, so asset confirmation is required before prioritizing broad remediation. Treat as a moderate-priority exposure unless yzCMS v2.0 is internet-facing or business-critical. The sparse evidence argues for fast scoping first, then remediation based on confirmed deployment and vendor guidance. Mitigation focus: Check yzCMS vendor and GitHub issue 27 for fixed releases or official mitigations.; Restrict yzCMS administrative access to trusted networks and users.; Review CSRF protections around token check and sensitive state-changing workflows..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
6.5 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
2Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6.5CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H2.83.6Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

6.5Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2020-20502Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
n/an/an/aListed
Weakness

CWE details

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CWE-352 · source CWE mapping

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.