CVE-2020-7875

Name: CVE-2020-7875
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-10-28T16:15:07.523+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-7875 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. DEXT5 Upload 5.0.0.117 and earlier versions contain a vulnerability, which could allow remote attacker to download and execute remote file by setting the argument, variable in the activeX module. This can be leveraged for code execution.. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

DEXT5 Upload 5.0.0.117 and earlier versions contain a vulnerability, which could allow remote attacker to download and execute remote file by setting the argument, variable in the activeX module. This can be leveraged for code execution.

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

0.61%

44.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dext5	Dext5upload	<= 5.0.0.117

References

https://www.boho.or.kr/krcert/secNoticeView.do?bulletin_writing_sequence=36312Third Party Advisory
https://www.boho.or.kr/krcert/secNoticeView.do?bulletin_writing_sequence=36312Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 28, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-7875?

How severe is CVE-2020-7875?

CVE-2020-7875 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7875?

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