How severe is CVE-2020-7868?

CVE-2020-7868 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical 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-2020-7868 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-7868?

CVE-2020-7868 affects Helpu. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7868?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-7868 published?

CVE-2020-7868 was published on 2021-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-7868

CVE-2020-7868 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Helpu with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6. 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-141.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.6)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-141
Affected product: Helpu
Published: 2021-06-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in helpUS(remote administration tool) due to improper validation of parameter of ShellExecutionExA function used for login.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7868?: A remote code execution vulnerability exists in helpUS(remote administration tool) due to improper validation of parameter of ShellExecutionExA function used for login.
How severe is CVE-2020-7868?: CVE-2020-7868 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical 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-2020-7868 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-7868?: CVE-2020-7868 affects Helpu. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7868?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-7868 published?: CVE-2020-7868 was published on 2021-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.boho.or.kr/krcert/secNoticeView.do?bulletin_writing_sequence=36088

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:helpu:helpu:2020.6.27.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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