Is CVE-2020-7875 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-7875 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-7875 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-7875 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-7875?

CVE-2020-7875 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2020-7875

CWE-494Published: October 28, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

DEXT5 Upload 5.0.0.117 and earlier versions contain a vulnerability, which could allow remote attacker to download and execute remote file by setting the argument, variable in the activeX module. This can be leveraged for code execution.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-7875 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

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.