CVE-2020-8416

Name: CVE-2020-8416
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-29T17:15:12.47+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 14.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-8416 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IKTeam BearFTP before 0.2.0 allows remote attackers to achieve denial of service via a large volume of connections to the PASV mode port.. EPSS estimates a 14.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IKTeam BearFTP before 0.2.0 allows remote attackers to achieve denial of service via a large volume of connections to the PASV mode port.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

14.21%

96.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-770

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Iktm	Bearftp	< 0.2.0

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156170/BearFTP-0.1.0-Denial-Of-Service.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/kolya5544/BearFTP/blob/0.2.0/CHANGELOG.txtRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/kolya5544/BearFTP/commit/9965337f9d4c0325e4aab324dcd485e4cbb7b428Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/kolya5544/BearFTP/releases/tag/0.2.0Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://pastebin.com/wqNWnCuNExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156170/BearFTP-0.1.0-Denial-Of-Service.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/kolya5544/BearFTP/blob/0.2.0/CHANGELOG.txtRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/kolya5544/BearFTP/commit/9965337f9d4c0325e4aab324dcd485e4cbb7b428Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/kolya5544/BearFTP/releases/tag/0.2.0Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://pastebin.com/wqNWnCuNExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 29, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8416?

IKTeam BearFTP before 0.2.0 allows remote attackers to achieve denial of service via a large volume of connections to the PASV mode port.

How severe is CVE-2020-8416?

CVE-2020-8416 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 14.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8416?

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-2020-8416?

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Source: NVD / NIST