How severe is CVE-2020-22159?

CVE-2020-22159 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-2020-22159 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-22159?

CVE-2020-22159 primarily affects Evertz 3080ipx Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-22159?

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-2020-22159 published?

CVE-2020-22159 was published on 2023-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-22159

CVE-2020-22159 is a high-severity vulnerability in Evertz 3080ipx Firmware 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)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Evertz 3080ipx Firmware
Published: 2023-07-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

EVERTZ devices 3080IPX exe-guest-v1.2-r26125, 7801FC 1.3 Build 27, and 7890IXG V494 are vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload, allowing an authenticated attacker to upload a webshell or overwrite any critical system files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-22159?: EVERTZ devices 3080IPX exe-guest-v1.2-r26125, 7801FC 1.3 Build 27, and 7890IXG V494 are vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload, allowing an authenticated attacker to upload a webshell or overwrite any critical system files.
How severe is CVE-2020-22159?: CVE-2020-22159 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-2020-22159 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-22159?: CVE-2020-22159 primarily affects Evertz 3080ipx Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-22159?: 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-2020-22159 published?: CVE-2020-22159 was published on 2023-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:evertz:3080ipx_firmware:exe-guest-v1.2-r26125:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:evertz:7801fc_firmware:1.3:build_27:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:evertz:7890ixg_firmware:v494:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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