CVE-2020-36973

6.5 MEDIUM
Published: January 28, 2026 Modified: January 29, 2026
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Description

PDW File Browser 1.3 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows authenticated users to upload and rename webshell files to arbitrary web server locations. Attackers can upload a .txt webshell, rename it to .php, and move it to accessible directories using double-encoded path traversal techniques.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/michalc/PDW-File-Browser
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48987
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48987
Source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
6.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.1%
25th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)