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Plain-English summary
CVE-2020-36006 describes an arbitrary file deletion flaw in AppCMS 2.0.101 at /admin/info.php. If reachable by an attacker, it could let them delete site files, causing downtime, content loss, or application breakage. The provided sources do not give a CVSS score, patch version, or authentication details.
Executive priority
Prioritize if AppCMS 2.0.101 is used on a public or business-critical site. The absence of severity scoring and patch details lowers confidence, but arbitrary file deletion can create operational disruption. Confirm exposure before emergency action.
Technical view
The CVE record states that AppCMS 2.0.101 contains an arbitrary file deletion vulnerability in /admin/info.php. The affected metadata is incomplete and lists vendor/product as n/a, but the title and description identify AppCMS 2.0.101. No CWE, CVSS vector, preconditions, or fixed version are provided in the bundle.
Likely exposure
Likely exposure is limited to organizations running AppCMS 2.0.101, especially where /admin/info.php or the admin interface is internet-reachable. The bundle does not confirm whether authentication is required, whether other versions are affected, or whether a maintained vendor patch exists.
Exploitation context
The source bundle includes a GitHub issue reference, but no KEV listing and no cited evidence of active exploitation. Treat exploitation status as unconfirmed. The business impact could still be meaningful because arbitrary file deletion can disrupt site availability or integrity.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. The CVE description identifies the vulnerable path and impact, but not root cause, authorization requirements, vulnerable parameter, affected version range, CVSS, CWE, or fixed release. Do not infer active exploitation from the GitHub issue alone.
Mitigation direction
- Check AppCMS vendor or project guidance for a fixed version or official workaround.
- Restrict public access to the AppCMS admin interface and /admin/info.php.
- Confirm reliable backups exist for application files and site content.
- Remove or isolate unsupported AppCMS deployments if no vendor fix is available.
Validation and detection
- Inventory web properties for AppCMS 2.0.101 installations.
- Verify whether /admin/info.php is reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review web logs for unusual access to /admin/info.php.
- Check file integrity and recent deletions on affected sites.
Public sources used
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File access behavior lookup
The CVE wording references file access or upload behavior, so file telemetry and web shell review may help. This is a Glexia inferred lookup path, not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, or CVE Program mapping.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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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://github.com/source-trace/appcms/issues/4CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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