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Plain-English summary
CVE-2020-28687 is an arbitrary file upload issue in the edit profile function of ARTWORKS GALLERY IN PHP, CSS, JAVASCRIPT, AND MYSQL 1.0. If exposed, an attacker may be able to place unauthorized files on the server. The provided sources do not identify an official patch or active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat exposed deployments as urgent to assess because arbitrary uploads in PHP applications can lead to server compromise, even though official severity data is missing.
Technical view
The CVE description states remote attackers can upload arbitrary files through edit profile functionality. Packet Storm references it as an Artworks Gallery 1.0 shell upload issue, indicating public exploit discussion exists. CVSS, CWE, vendor metadata, and official remediation details are absent from the supplied record.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to sites running Artworks Gallery 1.0 from Code-Projects, especially internet-facing PHP deployments with profile editing enabled.
Exploitation context
The issue is publicly documented by Packet Storm, but the source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or other evidence of active exploitation.
Researcher notes
Evidence is thin: the CVE record names the vulnerable function and product, while Packet Storm indicates public exploit material. No CVSS vector, CWE, affected CPE, patch version, or official vendor advisory is provided.
Mitigation direction
- Check the project or vendor page for updated guidance or replacement code.
- Remove unused Artworks Gallery deployments from internet exposure.
- Restrict profile editing and uploads to trusted authenticated users only.
- Store uploaded files outside the web root where practical.
- Disable script execution in upload directories at the web server layer.
- Review upload handling for strict server-side file type validation.
Validation and detection
- Inventory web assets for Artworks Gallery 1.0 deployments.
- Confirm whether edit profile file upload is reachable from the internet.
- Review upload directories for unexpected executable files.
- Check web server configuration for script execution in upload paths.
- Review access logs for unusual profile edit or upload activity.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://code-projects.org/artworks-gallery-in-php-css-javascript-and-mysql-free-download/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160095/Artworks-Gallery-1.0-Shell-Upload.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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