Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE describes a critical remote code execution risk in Yoyager v1.4 and earlier through the media component. The record says an attacker can use a crafted PHP file to execute code. Public metadata is sparse and affected vendor/product fields are incomplete, so teams should verify whether any deployed software matches this package and version.
Executive priority
Treat as urgent if Yoyager v1.4 or earlier is present on a reachable system. The business risk is full system compromise, but the sparse public record means the first action is rapid exposure confirmation.
Technical view
CVE-2020-36070 is mapped to CWE-281 and scored CVSS 3.1 9.8: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. The description attributes code execution to insecure permissions around PHP file handling in the media component. No official fix details are included in the provided sources.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to internet- or intranet-accessible deployments running Yoyager v1.4 or earlier with the vulnerable media component reachable. The CVE metadata does not provide CPEs, vendor details, or deployment guidance, so asset confirmation is required.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates the issue could be exploited remotely without authentication or user interaction if a vulnerable deployment is reachable.
Researcher notes
The record references the-control-group/voyager repository, while the CVE text names Yoyager. Affected product metadata is listed as n/a, so attribution and version mapping need independent confirmation before broad conclusions.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory applications for Yoyager v1.4 or earlier.
- Check the project or vendor for upgrade or remediation guidance.
- Restrict access to the media component until guidance is confirmed.
- Prevent executable server-side scripts from running in media upload locations.
- Review web server controls for upload and execution separation.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether any deployed package matches Yoyager v1.4 or earlier.
- Verify whether the media component is enabled and reachable.
- Review upload directories for unexpected PHP files.
- Review server logs for unusual media-component activity.
- Confirm compensating controls block script execution from media storage.
Public sources used
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- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/the-control-group/voyager/CVE reference
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CWE details
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Improper Preservation of Permissions
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