CVE-2020-16143

Name: CVE-2020-16143
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-07-29T22:15:12.277+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-16143 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The seafile-client client 7.0.8 for Seafile is vulnerable to DLL hijacking because it loads exchndl.dll from the current working directory.. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The seafile-client client 7.0.8 for Seafile is vulnerable to DLL hijacking because it loads exchndl.dll from the current working directory.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.44%

35.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Seafile	Seafile-Client	7.0.8

References

https://github.com/haiwen/seafile-client/issues/1309Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/haiwen/seafile-client/issues/1309Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 29, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-16143?

The seafile-client client 7.0.8 for Seafile is vulnerable to DLL hijacking because it loads exchndl.dll from the current working directory.

How severe is CVE-2020-16143?

CVE-2020-16143 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16143?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-16143?

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Source: NVD / NIST