CVE-2020-7846

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.03%

Last modified

CVE-2020-7846 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Helpcom before v10.0 contains a file download and execution vulnerability caused by storing hardcoded cryptographic key. It finally leads to a file download and execution via access to crafted web page.. EPSS estimates a 1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Helpcom before v10.0 contains a file download and execution vulnerability caused by storing hardcoded cryptographic key. It finally leads to a file download and execution via access to crafted web page.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
1.03%

59.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CnestyHelpcom< 10.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-7846?
Helpcom before v10.0 contains a file download and execution vulnerability caused by storing hardcoded cryptographic key. It finally leads to a file download and execution via access to crafted web page.
How severe is CVE-2020-7846?
CVE-2020-7846 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7846?
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