Is CVE-2020-7526 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-7526 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-7526 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-7526 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-7526?

CVE-2020-7526 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2020-7526

CWE-20Published: August 31, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Improper Input Validation vulnerability exists in PowerChute Business Edition (software V9.0.x and earlier) which could cause remote code execution when a script is executed during a shutdown event.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-7526 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

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 8.8.