Is CVE-2020-23256 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-23256 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-23256 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-23256 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-23256?

CVE-2020-23256 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2020-23256

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: January 20, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue was discovered in Electerm 1.3.22, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unverified request to electerms service.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Electerm version 1.3.22 is vulnerable to arbitrary code execution via an unverified request to the service. This critical flaw carries a 9.8 CVSS score, indicating a high risk of remote compromise.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to a newer version of Electerm that includes verification for service requests.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-23256 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.