How severe is CVE-2020-12854?

CVE-2020-12854 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-2020-12854 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-12854?

CVE-2020-12854 affects Seczetta Neprofile. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12854?

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-2020-12854 published?

CVE-2020-12854 was published on 2020-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-12854

CVE-2020-12854 is a high-severity vulnerability in Seczetta Neprofile 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% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Seczetta Neprofile
Published: 2020-07-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability was identified in SecZetta NEProfile 3.3.11. Authenticated remote adversaries can invoke code execution upon uploading a carefully crafted JPEG file as part of the profile avatar.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-12854?: A remote code execution vulnerability was identified in SecZetta NEProfile 3.3.11. Authenticated remote adversaries can invoke code execution upon uploading a carefully crafted JPEG file as part of the profile avatar.
How severe is CVE-2020-12854?: CVE-2020-12854 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-2020-12854 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-12854?: CVE-2020-12854 affects Seczetta Neprofile. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12854?: 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-2020-12854 published?: CVE-2020-12854 was published on 2020-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:seczetta:neprofile:3.3.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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