CVE-2020-37078CWE-73

i-doit Open Source CMDB 1.14.1 - Arbitrary File Deletion

High · published February 3, 2026

CVSS v4.0
7.2
EPSS
0%
Percentile
30.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ An authenticated attacker can delete ANY file on the server just by sending one crafty POST request. That's right—this vulnerability in i-doit Open Source CMDB 1.14.1 is a prime ticket to file oblivion! Think of it like a sneaky guest at a hotel who can sneak into the service room and remove anything they fancy, thanks to a poorly monitored keycard system. Every file they touch could vanish into thin air, wreaking havoc on the host's operations! The consequences of this vulnerability are potentially devastating—an attacker could remove critical configuration files, sensitive data, or even the entire application, leading to downtime and possible data loss. It’s an open door for chaos that could cripple server functionality and compromise security!

Put simply

Think of it like a sneaky guest at a hotel who can sneak into the service room and remove anything they fancy, thanks to a poorly monitored keycard system. Every file they touch could vanish into thin air, wreaking havoc on the host's operations! This file deletion vulnerability in the import module allows authenticated attackers to manipulate the `delete_import` parameter, enabling them to send a POST request with a crafted filename that results in arbitrary file deletions from the server's filesystem.

What to do

The consequences of this vulnerability are potentially devastating—an attacker could remove critical configuration files, sensitive data, or even the entire application, leading to downtime and possible data loss. It’s an open door for chaos that could cripple server functionality and compromise security! To protect your system, immediately patch i-doit to version 1.14.2 or higher. Also, review your user authentication and permissions carefully to ensure that only trusted users have access to sensitive functions. Regularly audit your logs for any suspicious activities related to file deletions! This is fixable! Follow these steps and you'll have your system secure in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
7.2 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.00378 · 30.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-73 · External Control of File Name or Path
Published
2026-02-03T22:01Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 FEB 22:01Z
    i-doit Open Source CMDB 1.14.1 - Arbitrary File Deletion
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