8.7
HIGH CVSS 4.0
CVE-2020-37245
WordPress Plugin Supsystic Digital Publications 1.6.9 Path Traversal XSS
Description

Supsystic Digital Publications 1.6.9 contains a path traversal vulnerability in the Folder input field that allows attackers to access files outside the web root by injecting directory traversal sequences. Additionally, the plugin fails to sanitize input fields in publication settings, allowing stored cross-site scripting attacks through script injection in parameters like Area Width and Publication Width that execute when publications are viewed or edited.

INFO

Published Date :

May 16, 2026, 4:16 p.m.

Last Modified :

May 16, 2026, 4:16 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

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No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 HIGH 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 3.1 HIGH [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 HIGH 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 4.0 HIGH [email protected]
Solution
Update the plugin to a version that addresses path traversal and stored XSS vulnerabilities.
  • Update Supsystic Digital Publications plugin to the latest version.
  • Remove any malicious scripts from input fields.
  • Validate and sanitize all user inputs.
  • Review plugin security settings for proper configuration.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2020-37245.

URL Resource
https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/digital-publications-by-supsystic.1.6.9.zip
https://supsystic.com/
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49542
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-plugin-supsystic-digital-publications-path-traversal-xss
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    May. 16, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description Supsystic Digital Publications 1.6.9 contains a path traversal vulnerability in the Folder input field that allows attackers to access files outside the web root by injecting directory traversal sequences. Additionally, the plugin fails to sanitize input fields in publication settings, allowing stored cross-site scripting attacks through script injection in parameters like Area Width and Publication Width that execute when publications are viewed or edited.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
    Added CWE CWE-79
    Added Reference https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/digital-publications-by-supsystic.1.6.9.zip
    Added Reference https://supsystic.com/
    Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49542
    Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-plugin-supsystic-digital-publications-path-traversal-xss
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