How severe is CVE-2020-7820?

CVE-2020-7820 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-7820 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-2020-7820?

CVE-2020-7820 primarily affects Nexaweb Nexacro 14. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7820?

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-2020-7820 published?

CVE-2020-7820 was published on 2020-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-7820

CVE-2020-7820 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nexaweb Nexacro 14 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Nexaweb Nexacro 14
Published: 2020-07-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Nexacro14/17 ExtCommonApiV13 Library under 2019.9.6 version contain a vulnerability that could allow remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by setting the arguments to the vulnerable API. This can be leveraged for code execution by rebooting the victim’s PC

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7820?: Nexacro14/17 ExtCommonApiV13 Library under 2019.9.6 version contain a vulnerability that could allow remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by setting the arguments to the vulnerable API. This can be leveraged for code execution by rebooting the victim’s PC
How severe is CVE-2020-7820?: CVE-2020-7820 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-7820 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-2020-7820?: CVE-2020-7820 primarily affects Nexaweb Nexacro 14. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7820?: 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-2020-7820 published?: CVE-2020-7820 was published on 2020-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:nexaweb:nexacro_14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nexaweb:nexacro_17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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