How severe is CVE-2020-7832?

CVE-2020-7832 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-7832 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-7832?

CVE-2020-7832 affects Dext5. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7832?

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-2020-7832 published?

CVE-2020-7832 was published on 2021-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-7832

CVE-2020-7832 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dext5 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Dext5
Published: 2021-09-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability (improper input validation) in the DEXT5 Upload solution allows an unauthenticated attacker to download and execute an arbitrary file via AddUploadFile, SetSelectItem, DoOpenFile function.(CVE-2020-7832)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7832?: A vulnerability (improper input validation) in the DEXT5 Upload solution allows an unauthenticated attacker to download and execute an arbitrary file via AddUploadFile, SetSelectItem, DoOpenFile function.(CVE-2020-7832)
How severe is CVE-2020-7832?: CVE-2020-7832 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-7832 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-7832?: CVE-2020-7832 affects Dext5. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7832?: 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-2020-7832 published?: CVE-2020-7832 was published on 2021-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.boho.or.kr/krcert/secNoticeView.do?bulletin_writing_sequence=36231

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dext5:dext5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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