CVE-2020-19228Network attack vector

Authenticated arbitrary file upload via backup plugin

Published May 11, 2022 · Updated Jul 9, 2026

CWE-434 in the backup plugin in bludit 3.13.0 allows remote authenticated users to upload arbitrary files via network requests. The backup plugin accepts uploaded files without restricting dangerous file types, enabling arbitrary content to be placed on the server. Administrative privileges are required; uploaded content can compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability when the deployment exposes or executes it.

CVSS severity7.2
High
EPSS probability1.23%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

CWE-434 in the backup plugin in bludit 3.13.0 allows remote authenticated users to upload arbitrary files via network requests. The backup plugin accepts uploaded files without restricting dangerous file types, enabling arbitrary content to be placed on the server. Administrative privileges are required; uploaded content can compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability when the deployment exposes or executes it.

The record

CVE
CVE-2020-19228
Published
May 11, 2022
Updated
Jul 9, 2026
Vendor
Unknown vendor
Product
Unknown product
Classifications
CWE-434, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
admin

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. May 11, 2022CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Jul 9, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesadmin

What is affected?

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Published CVSS scores

7.2NIST NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
9.0NIST NVDAV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C

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Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesadmin
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-434Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

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