Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2020-29597?

Affected: Incomcms (Incomcms Project) versions 2.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2020-29597 being exploited in the wild?

It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Oct 14, 2023.

Is CVE-2020-29597 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2020-29597?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2020-29597?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2020-29597 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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CVE-2020-29597

CriticalExploitedPublic exploit

IncomCMS 2.0 has a modules/uploader/showcase/script.php insecure file upload vulnerability.

Published Dec 7, 2020 · Updated Nov 21, 2024

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2020-29597 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Incomcms (Incomcms Project).
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Oct 14, 2023. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 71% 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.

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)

71%

Higher than 99.4% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

2 catalog listings

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

IncomCMS 2.0 has a modules/uploader/showcase/script.php insecure file upload vulnerability. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to upload files into the server.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

Catalog	Added	Remediation due	Ransomware use
Industry KEV feed	Dec 25, 2023	n/a	Not reported
CIRCL KEV	Oct 14, 2023	n/a	Not reported

Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
IncomcmsIncomcms Project	2.0	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Dec 7, 2020
Added to CIRCL KEV
Oct 14, 2023
Added to Industry KEV feed
Dec 25, 2023
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024

Weakness Type

CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

References

exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160784/Incom-CMS-2.0-File-Upload.html
exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
exploitVulnCheck exploitation report

9 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

IncomCMS 2.0 has a modules/uploader/showcase/script.php insecure file upload vulnerability.
Affected: Incomcms (Incomcms Project) versions 2.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Oct 14, 2023.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
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.

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