CVE-2020-21976: An arbitrary file upload in the <input type="file" name="user_image"> component of NewsOne CMS v1.1.0 allows a

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2020-21976 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting newsone cms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An arbitrary file upload in the <input type="file" name="user_image"> component of NewsOne CMS v1.1.0 allows attackers to webshell and execute arbitrary commands.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2021-08-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: newsone cms project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-08-11 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

newsone cms project newsone cms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy newsone-cms || rpm -q newsone-cms || newsone-cms --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison newsone-cms sudo apt install newsone-cms=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.0> sudo apt-mark hold newsone-cms

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list newsone-cms sudo dnf downgrade newsone-cms-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add newsone-cms

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-21976?

newsone cms: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-21976 being exploited?

CVE-2020-21976 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2020-21976 affect?

CVE-2020-21976 affects newsone cms. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An arbitrary file upload in the <input type="file" name="user_image"> component of NewsOne CMS v1.1.0 allows attackers to webshell and execute arbitrary commands.

How urgent is CVE-2020-21976?

Priority 56/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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