Is CVE-2020-8427 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-8427 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-8427 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-8427 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-8427?

CVE-2020-8427 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2020-8427

CWE-89Published: February 17, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In Unitrends Backup before 10.4.1, an HTTP request parameter was not properly sanitized, allowing for SQL injection that resulted in an authentication bypass.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-8427 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.