CVE-2020-35314Wondercms OS Command Injection
A remote code execution vulnerability in the installUpdateThemePluginAction function in index.php in WonderCMS 3.1.3, allows remote attackers to upload a custom plugin which can contain arbitrary code and obtain a webshell via the theme/plugin installer.
Published Apr 20, 2021 · Updated Aug 27, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2020-35314 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Wondercms.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 27% 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 public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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)
27%
Higher than 98.0% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
42/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
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
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
2
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
A remote code execution vulnerability in the installUpdateThemePluginAction function in index.php in WonderCMS 3.1.3, allows remote attackers to upload a custom plugin which can contain arbitrary code and obtain a webshell via the theme/plugin installer.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| WondercmsWondercms | 3.1.3 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 20, 2021
Last updated
Aug 27, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
FAQ
Common Questions.
A remote code execution vulnerability in the installUpdateThemePluginAction function in index.php in WonderCMS 3.1.3, allows remote attackers to upload a custom plugin which can contain arbitrary code and obtain a webshell via the theme/plugin installer.
Affected: Wondercms versions 3.1.3. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
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 public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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