How severe is CVE-2020-10228?

CVE-2020-10228 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-10228 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-10228?

CVE-2020-10228 affects Vtenext. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-10228?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-10228 published?

CVE-2020-10228 was published on 2020-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-10228

CVE-2020-10228 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vtenext with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Vtenext
Published: 2020-09-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A file upload vulnerability in vtecrm vtenext 19 CE allows authenticated users to upload files with a .pht extension, resulting in remote code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-10228?: A file upload vulnerability in vtecrm vtenext 19 CE allows authenticated users to upload files with a .pht extension, resulting in remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2020-10228?: CVE-2020-10228 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-10228 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-10228?: CVE-2020-10228 affects Vtenext. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-10228?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-10228 published?: CVE-2020-10228 was published on 2020-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vtenext:vtenext:19:*:*:*:community:*:*:*

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