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Ismartgate Pro Firmware CVE-2020-12837

HIGH
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (CWE-434)
2020-09-24 cve@mitre.org
7.5
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2025 - Insecure Design
ASVS 5.0
V5 - File Handling File type validation, storage isolation
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Command and Control, Persistence

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Impact

CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote attacker could upload malicious files that can be executed on the server by sending crafted requests to the affected application. No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.9% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

ismartgate PRO 1.5.9 is vulnerable to malicious file uploads via the form for uploading images to garage doors. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate file types server-side, store uploads outside webroot, use random filenames, scan for malware.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified as Unrestricted File Upload (CWE-434), which allows attackers to upload malicious files that can be executed on the server. ismartgate PRO 1.5.9 is vulnerable to malicious file uploads via the form for uploading images to garage doors. The magic bytes of PNG must be used. Affected products include: Gogogate Ismartgate Pro Firmware.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 7.5 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
High
Availability
None

DescriptionNVD

ismartgate PRO 1.5.9 is vulnerable to malicious file uploads via the form for uploading images to garage doors. The magic bytes of PNG must be used.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.9%
Top 44% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
2 sources
Confidence: Low

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 0.9%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
Yes
Human Impact· derived
Medium

Priority Score

59
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +1
CVSS: +38
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Malicious file upload attacks exploit insufficient validation when web applications accept user-provided files.

Affected Products (CPE)NVD

cpe:2.3:o:gogogate:ismartgate_pro_firmware:1.5.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CVE-2020-12843 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Sep 24

ismartgate PRO 1.5.9 is vulnerable to malicious file uploads via the form for uploading sounds to garage doors. Rated cr

CVE-2020-12842 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Sep 24

ismartgate PRO 1.5.9 is vulnerable to privilege escalation by appending PHP code to /cron/checkUserExpirationDate.php. R

CVE-2020-12839 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Sep 24

ismartgate PRO 1.5.9 is vulnerable to privilege escalation by appending PHP code to /cron/checkExpirationDate.php. Rated

CVE-2020-12838 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Sep 24

ismartgate PRO 1.5.9 is vulnerable to privilege escalation by appending PHP code to /cron/mailAdmin.php. Rated critical

CVE-2020-12282 HIGH POC
8.8 Sep 24

iSmartgate PRO 1.5.9 is vulnerable to CSRF via the busca parameter in the form used for searching for users, accessible

CVE-2020-13119 HIGH POC
8.1 Sep 24

ismartgate PRO 1.5.9 is vulnerable to clickjacking. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.1), this vulnerability is remotely explo

CVE-2020-12841 MEDIUM POC
6.5 Sep 24

ismartgate PRO 1.5.9 is vulnerable to CSRF that allows remote attackers to upload imae files via /index.php. Rated mediu

CVE-2020-12840 MEDIUM POC
6.5 Sep 24

ismartgate PRO 1.5.9 is vulnerable to CSRF that allows remote attackers to upload sound files via /index.php. Rated medi

CVE-2020-12281 MEDIUM POC
6.5 Sep 24

iSmartgate PRO 1.5.9 is vulnerable to CSRF that allows remote attackers to create a new user via /index.php. Rated mediu

CVE-2020-12280 MEDIUM POC
6.5 Sep 24

iSmartgate PRO 1.5.9 is vulnerable to CSRF that allows remote attackers to open/close a specified garage door/gate via /

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