CVE-2020-36973

Medium

Description

PDW File Browser 1.3 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows authenticated users to upload and rename webshell files to arbitrary web server locations. Attackers can upload a .txt webshell, rename it to .php, and move it to accessible directories using double-encoded path traversal techniques.

SeverityMedium
CVSS6.5
Exploit probability—
ProductPDW File Browser
PublishedJan 28, 2026
First seenJan 28, 2026

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
michalc PDW File Browser<=1.3—

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CVE-2020-36973 · PDW File Browser · Dark Radar