Is CVE-2020-3794 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-3794 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-3794 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-3794 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-3794?

CVE-2020-3794 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2020-3794

CWE-829Published: March 25, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

ColdFusion versions ColdFusion 2016, and ColdFusion 2018 have a file inclusion vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution of files located in the webroot or its subdirectory.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-3794 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.