CVE-2020-7868

Name: CVE-2020-7868
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-06-29T14:15:08.163+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-7868 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A remote code execution vulnerability exists in helpUS(remote administration tool) due to improper validation of parameter of ShellExecutionExA function used for login.. EPSS estimates a 2.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in helpUS(remote administration tool) due to improper validation of parameter of ShellExecutionExA function used for login.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.68%

83.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-141

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Helpu	Helpu	2020.6.27.1

References

https://www.boho.or.kr/krcert/secNoticeView.do?bulletin_writing_sequence=36088Third Party Advisory
https://www.boho.or.kr/krcert/secNoticeView.do?bulletin_writing_sequence=36088Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 29, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-7868?

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in helpUS(remote administration tool) due to improper validation of parameter of ShellExecutionExA function used for login.

How severe is CVE-2020-7868?

CVE-2020-7868 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7868?

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-2020-7868?

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Source: NVD / NIST