Path Traversal and XSS Vulnerability in Supsystic Digital Publications Plugin
CVE-2020-37245

8.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Digital Publications
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 May 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2020-37245?

Supsystic Digital Publications version 1.6.9 exhibits a severe path traversal vulnerability within the Folder input field, enabling attackers to manipulate directory traversal sequences to gain access to files outside the designated web root. In addition, the plugin has inadequate input field sanitization in its publication settings, which can result in stored cross-site scripting attacks. This vulnerability allows malicious scripts to be injected through parameters such as Area Width and Publication Width, executing when publications are accessed or modified, leading to potential data breaches and user exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

Digital Publications 1.6.9

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2020-37245 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49542
exploit
https://supsystic.com/
product
https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/digital-publicatio...
product

CVSS V4

Score:
8.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Erik David Martin
.