CVE-2020-37117: jizhiCMS 1.6.7 contains a file download vulnerability in the admin plugins update endpoint that allows authent

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2020-37117 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting jizhicms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

jizhiCMS 1.6.7 contains a file download vulnerability in the admin plugins update endpoint that allows authenticated administrators to download arbitrary files. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by sending crafted POST requests with malicious filepath and download_url parameters to trigger unauthorized file downloads.

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	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2026-02-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: jizhicms

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-02-05 17:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jizhicms jizhicms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.6.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.6.7

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy jizhicms || rpm -q jizhicms || jizhicms --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.6.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison jizhicms sudo apt install jizhicms=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.6.7> sudo apt-mark hold jizhicms

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

dnf --showduplicates list jizhicms sudo dnf downgrade jizhicms-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.6.7> sudo dnf versionlock add jizhicms

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-37117?

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

Is CVE-2020-37117 being exploited?

CVE-2020-37117 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-2020-37117 affect?

CVE-2020-37117 affects jizhicms. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). jizhiCMS 1.6.7 contains a file download vulnerability in the admin plugins update endpoint that allows authenticated administrators to download arbitrary files. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by sending crafted POST requests with m

How urgent is CVE-2020-37117?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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