CVE-2020-28688: The add artwork functionality in ARTWORKS GALLERY IN PHP, CSS, JAVASCRIPT, AND MYSQL 1.0 allows remote attacke

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HIGH 8.8WATCHLISTDOWNGRADE

CVE-2020-28688 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting artworks gallery in php\, css\, javascript\, and mysql. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The add artwork functionality in ARTWORKS GALLERY IN PHP, CSS, JAVASCRIPT, AND MYSQL 1.0 allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

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	12.0% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2020-11-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: artworks gallery in php\, css\, javascript\, and mysql project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-11-17 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

artworks gallery in php\, css\, javascript\, and mysql project artworks gallery in php\, css\, javascript\, and mysql DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy artworks-gallery-in-php-css-javascript-and-mysql || rpm -q artworks-gallery-in-php-css-javascript-and-mysql || artworks-gallery-in-php-css-javascript-and-mysql --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison artworks-gallery-in-php-css-javascript-and-mysql sudo apt install artworks-gallery-in-php-css-javascript-and-mysql=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold artworks-gallery-in-php-css-javascript-and-mysql

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

dnf --showduplicates list artworks-gallery-in-php-css-javascript-and-mysql sudo dnf downgrade artworks-gallery-in-php-css-javascript-and-mysql-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add artworks-gallery-in-php-css-javascript-and-mysql

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Artworks Gallery 1.0 - Arbitrary File Upload RCE (Authenticated) via Add Artwork

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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-2020-28688?

artworks gallery in php\, css\, javascript\, and mysql: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-28688 being exploited?

CVE-2020-28688 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-2020-28688 affect?

CVE-2020-28688 affects artworks gallery in php\, css\, javascript\, and mysql. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The add artwork functionality in ARTWORKS GALLERY IN PHP, CSS, JAVASCRIPT, AND MYSQL 1.0 allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files.

How urgent is CVE-2020-28688?

Priority 65/100. High severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities · MySQL vulnerabilities

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