CVE-2020-37009 MedDream PACS Server 6.8.3.751 - Remote Code Execution
Authenticated attackers can upload malicious PHP files to MedDream PACS Server to execute arbitrary system commands with elevated privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-37009?
CVE-2020-37009 is a high-severity vulnerability in MedDream PACS Server, published on 29 Jan 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
MedDream PACS Server 6.8.3.751 contains an authenticated remote code execution vulnerability that allows authorized users to upload malicious PHP files. Attackers can exploit the uploadImage.php endpoint by authenticating and uploading a PHP shell to execute arbitrary system commands with elevated privileges.
Weakness: CWE-434
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-37009?
How do I fix CVE-2020-37009?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-37009 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-37009 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-37009 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hxfj-rc88-5v2p.