CVE-2020-23061: Dropouts Technologies LLP Super Backup v2.0.5 was discovered to contain an issue in the path parameter of the

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2020-23061 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting super backup, super backup. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Dropouts Technologies LLP Super Backup v2.0.5 was discovered to contain an issue in the path parameter of the `list` and `download` module which allows attackers to perform a directory traversal via a change to the path variable to request the local list command.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2021-10-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dropouts

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-10-22 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dropouts super backup DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy super-backup || rpm -q super-backup || super-backup --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison super-backup sudo apt install super-backup=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.5> sudo apt-mark hold super-backup

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

dnf --showduplicates list super-backup sudo dnf downgrade super-backup-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.5> sudo dnf versionlock add super-backup

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.

dropouts super backup DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy super-backup || rpm -q super-backup || super-backup --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison super-backup sudo apt install super-backup=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.5> sudo apt-mark hold super-backup

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

dnf --showduplicates list super-backup sudo dnf downgrade super-backup-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.5> sudo dnf versionlock add super-backup

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-2020-23061?

super backup: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; super backup: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-23061 being exploited?

CVE-2020-23061 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-2020-23061 affect?

CVE-2020-23061 affects super backup, super backup. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Dropouts Technologies LLP Super Backup v2.0.5 was discovered to contain an issue in the path parameter of the `list` and `download` module which allows attackers to perform a directory traversal via a change to the path variable to request

How urgent is CVE-2020-23061?

Priority 56/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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