Is CVE-2020-10288 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-10288 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-10288 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-10288 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-10288?

CVE-2020-10288 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2020-10288

CWE-284Published: July 15, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

IRC5 exposes an ftp server (port 21). Upon attempting to gain access you are challenged with a request of username and password, however you can input whatever you like. As long as the field isn't empty it will be accepted.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-10288 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.