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CVE-2020-11546Superwebmailer Code Injection

SuperWebMailer 7.21.0.01526 is susceptible to a remote code execution vulnerability in the Language parameter of mailingupgrade.php.

Published Jul 14, 2020 · Updated Nov 21, 2024

Key Facts

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  • CVE-2020-11546 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Superwebmailer.
  • It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since Oct 14, 2023. No public exploit code is known.
  • EPSS estimates a 33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
  • Fixed versions are available, including Superwebmailer 7.40.0.01550.
  • Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

Scores

CVSS v3.1

9.8

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

33%

Higher than 98.3% of all scored CVEs

Exploit maturity

Exploited (KEV)

ATLAS score

49/100

Publication score, see How it works

Exploitation Verdict

KEV listed

Oct 14, 2023

1187 days after publication

Federal due date

None

No federal due date

Ransomware use

Not reported

Attributed actors

None named

Exploit & Defence Guidance

Exploit maturity

Exploited (KEV)

Public exploit code

0

Proof-of-concept links

In-the-wild evidence

11

Reports of active use

Description

SuperWebMailer 7.21.0.01526 is susceptible to a remote code execution vulnerability in the Language parameter of mailingupgrade.php. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this behavior to execute arbitrary PHP code via Code Injection.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

CatalogAddedRemediation dueRansomware use
CIRCL KEVOct 14, 2023n/aNot reported
Industry KEV feedOct 14, 2023n/aNot reported

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
SuperwebmailerSuperwebmailerSee advisory7.40.0.01550

Patched Releases

Superwebmailer

7.40.0.01550

Timeline

  1. Publicly disclosed

    Jul 14, 2020

  2. Added to CIRCL KEV

    Oct 14, 2023

  3. Added to Industry KEV feed

    Oct 14, 2023

  4. Last updated

    Nov 21, 2024

Weakness Type

  • CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

References

6 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

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