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CVE-2020-37227

8.8 · HIGH

HS Brand Logo Slider 2.1 contains an unrestricted file upload vulnerability that allows authenticated users to bypass client-side file extension validation by uploading arbitrary files.

Published May 16, 2026CWE-434EPSS 0.54%

Overview

CVE-2020-37227 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 16, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

HS Brand Logo Slider 2.1 contains an unrestricted file upload vulnerability that allows authenticated users to bypass client-side file extension validation by uploading arbitrary files. Attackers can intercept upload requests to the logoupload parameter in the admin interface and rename files to executable extensions .php to achieve remote code execution.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refms.wordpress.org/plugins/hs-brand-logo-slider/Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/48913Refwww.heliossolutions.co/Refwww.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-plugin-hs-brand-logo-slider-unrestricted-file-upload

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-37227?

CVE-2020-37227 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 16, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2020-37227?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-37227?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2020-37227?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2020-37227 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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