CVE-2020-37023

Koken CMS 0.22.24 contains a file upload vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to bypass file extension restrictions by renaming malicious PHP files. Attackers can upload PHP files with system command execution capabilities by manipulating the file upload request through a web proxy and changing the file extension.

CVSS v3 8.8 HIGH

8.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
http://koken.me/
https://github.com/V1n1v131r4/Bypass-File-Upload-on-Koken-CMS/blob/master/README.md
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48706
https://www.softaculous.com/apps/cms/Koken
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/koken-cms-arbitrary-file-upload

Configurations

No configuration.

History

30 Jan 2026, 23:16

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-01-30 23:16

Updated : 2026-02-04 16:34

NVD link : CVE-2020-37023

Mitre link : CVE-2020-37023

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2020-37023

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-434

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

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