Is CVE-2020-12743 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-12743 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-12743 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-12743 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-12743?

CVE-2020-12743 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2020-12743

CWE-552Published: May 11, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue was discovered in Gazie 7.32. A successful installation does not remove or block (or in any other way prevent use of) its own file /setup/install/setup.php, meaning that anyone can request it without authentication. This file allows arbitrary PHP file inclusion via a hidden_req POST parameter.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-12743 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.