CVE-2020-7008

Name: CVE-2020-7008
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-03T18:15:13.36+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.86%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-7008 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. VISAM VBASE Editor version 11.5.0.2 and VBASE Web-Remote Module may allow input passed in the URL that is not properly verified before use, which may allow an attacker to read arbitrary files from local resources.. EPSS estimates a 1.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VISAM VBASE Editor version 11.5.0.2 and VBASE Web-Remote Module may allow input passed in the URL that is not properly verified before use, which may allow an attacker to read arbitrary files from local resources.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.86%

76.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Visam	Vbase Editor	11.5.0.2
Visam	Vbase Web-Remote	All versions

References

https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-084-01Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-084-01Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Apr 3, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-7008?

How severe is CVE-2020-7008?

CVE-2020-7008 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7008?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST