Is CVE-2020-8887 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-8887 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-8887 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-8887 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-8887?

CVE-2020-8887 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2020-8887

CWE-89Published: September 22, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Telestream Tektronix Medius before 10.7.5 and Sentry before 10.7.5 have a SQL injection vulnerability allowing an unauthenticated attacker to dump database contents via the page parameter in a page=login request to index.php (aka the server login page).

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-8887 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), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

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