Is CVE-2020-8087 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-8087 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-8087 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-8087 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-8087?

CVE-2020-8087 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2020-8087

CWE-20Published: January 27, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

SMC Networks D3G0804W D3GNV5M-3.5.1.6.10_GA devices allow remote command execution by leveraging access to the Network Diagnostic Tools screen, as demonstrated by an admin login. The attacker must use a Parameter Pollution approach against goform/formSetDiagnosticToolsFmPing by providing the vlu_diagnostic_tools__ping_address parameter twice: once with a shell metacharacter and a command name, and once with a command argument.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-8087 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.