CVE-2020-7998

Name: CVE-2020-7998
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-28T05:15:11.523+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-7998 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An arbitrary file upload vulnerability has been discovered in the Super File Explorer app 1.0.1 for iOS. The vulnerability is located in the developer path that is accessible and hidden next to the root path. EPSS estimates a 1.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability has been discovered in the Super File Explorer app 1.0.1 for iOS. The vulnerability is located in the developer path that is accessible and hidden next to the root path. By default, there is no password set for the FTP or Web UI service.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.50%

71.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Super File Explorer Project	Super File Explorer	1.0.1

References

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/super-file-explorer-file-viewer-file-manager/id1101973946Product, Third Party Advisory
https://gist.github.com/adeshkolte/9e60b2483d2f20d1951beac0fc917c6fThird Party Advisory
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/super-file-explorer-file-viewer-file-manager/id1101973946Product, Third Party Advisory
https://gist.github.com/adeshkolte/9e60b2483d2f20d1951beac0fc917c6fThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 28, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-7998?

How severe is CVE-2020-7998?

CVE-2020-7998 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7998?

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