CVE-2020-6949
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
1.3 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
A privilege escalation issue was discovered in the postUser function in HashBrown CMS through 1.3.3. An editor user can change the password hash of an admin user's account, or otherwise reconfigure that account.
Technical details
- Published
- 2020-01-13
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2020-6949?
A privilege escalation issue was discovered in the postUser function in HashBrown CMS through 1.3.3. An editor user can change the password hash of an admin user's account, or otherwise reconfigure that account.
Is CVE-2020-6949 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2020-6949 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-2020-6949?
CVE-2020-6949 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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