CVE-2020-14031
CVE-2020-14031 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ozeki Ozeki Ng Sms Gateway with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
- CVSS v2: 9.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Ozeki Ozeki Ng Sms Gateway
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Description
An issue was discovered in Ozeki NG SMS Gateway through 4.17.6. The outbox functionality of the TXT File module can be used to delete all/most files in a folder. Because the product usually runs as NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM, the only files that will not be deleted are those currently being run by the system and/or files that have special security attributes (e.g., Windows Defender files).
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-14031?
- An issue was discovered in Ozeki NG SMS Gateway through 4.17.6. The outbox functionality of the TXT File module can be used to delete all/most files in a folder. Because the product usually runs as NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM, the only files that will not be deleted are those currently being run by the system and/or files that have special security attributes (e.g., Windows Defender files).
- How severe is CVE-2020-14031?
- CVE-2020-14031 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-14031 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-14031?
- CVE-2020-14031 affects Ozeki Ozeki Ng Sms Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-14031?
- 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-2020-14031 published?
- CVE-2020-14031 was published on 2020-09-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.ozeki.hu/index.php?owpn=231
- https://github.com/DrunkenShells/Disclosures/tree/master/CVE-2020-14031-Arbitary%20File%20Delete-Ozeki%20SMS%20Gateway
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ozeki:ozeki_ng_sms_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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