How severe is CVE-2020-8416?

CVE-2020-8416 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-8416 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-8416?

CVE-2020-8416 affects Iktm Bearftp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8416?

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-2020-8416 published?

CVE-2020-8416 was published on 2020-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-8416

CVE-2020-8416 is a high-severity vulnerability in Iktm Bearftp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-770.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-770
Affected product: Iktm Bearftp
Published: 2020-01-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IKTeam BearFTP before 0.2.0 allows remote attackers to achieve denial of service via a large volume of connections to the PASV mode port.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-8416?: IKTeam BearFTP before 0.2.0 allows remote attackers to achieve denial of service via a large volume of connections to the PASV mode port.
How severe is CVE-2020-8416?: CVE-2020-8416 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-8416 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-8416?: CVE-2020-8416 affects Iktm Bearftp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8416?: 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-2020-8416 published?: CVE-2020-8416 was published on 2020-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:iktm:bearftp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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