CVE-2020-36561
CVSS v3
9.1
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
1.3 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
Due to improper path sanitization, archives containing relative file paths can cause files to be written (or overwritten) outside of the target directory.
Technical details
- Published
- 2022-12-27
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2020-36561?
Due to improper path sanitization, archives containing relative file paths can cause files to be written (or overwritten) outside of the target directory.
Is CVE-2020-36561 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2020-36561 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.3% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-36561?
CVE-2020-36561 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL severity).
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