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CVE-2020-23972Gmapfp Unrestricted File Upload

In Joomla Component GMapFP Version J3.5 and J3.5free, an attacker can access the upload function without authenticating to the application and can also upload files which due to issues of unrestricted file uploads which can be bypassed by changing the content-type and name file…

Published Aug 27, 2020 · Updated Nov 21, 2024

Key Facts

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  • CVE-2020-23972 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting Gmapfp.
  • It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Apr 12, 2021. Public exploit code is available.
  • EPSS estimates a 31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
  • No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
  • Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

Scores

CVSS v3.1

7.5

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

31%

Higher than 98.2% of all scored CVEs

Exploit maturity

Proof of concept

ATLAS score

36/100

Publication score, see How it works

Exploitation Verdict

KEV listed

Apr 12, 2021

Federal due date

None

No federal due date

Ransomware use

Not reported

Attributed actors

None named

Exploit & Defence Guidance

Exploit maturity

Proof of concept

Public exploit code

1

Proof-of-concept links

In-the-wild evidence

2

Reports of active use

Description

In Joomla Component GMapFP Version J3.5 and J3.5free, an attacker can access the upload function without authenticating to the application and can also upload files which due to issues of unrestricted file uploads which can be bypassed by changing the content-type and name file too double extensions.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

CatalogAddedRemediation dueRansomware use
Industry KEV feedApr 12, 2021n/aNot reported

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
GmapfpGmapfpj3.5n/a

Timeline

  1. Publicly disclosed

    Aug 27, 2020

  2. Added to Industry KEV feed

    Apr 12, 2021

  3. Last updated

    Nov 21, 2024

Weakness Type

  • CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

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Figures as of Oct 20, 2026. Compiled by Brandefense technologies from public vulnerability catalogs; scoring as described in How it works.

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