How severe is CVE-2020-8796?

CVE-2020-8796 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-8796 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-8796?

CVE-2020-8796 affects Biscom Secure File Transfer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8796?

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-2020-8796 published?

CVE-2020-8796 was published on 2020-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-8796

CVE-2020-8796 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Biscom Secure File Transfer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Biscom Secure File Transfer
Published: 2020-02-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Biscom Secure File Transfer (SFT) before 5.1.1071 and 6.0.1xxx before 6.0.1005 allows Remote Code Execution on the server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-8796?: Biscom Secure File Transfer (SFT) before 5.1.1071 and 6.0.1xxx before 6.0.1005 allows Remote Code Execution on the server.
How severe is CVE-2020-8796?: CVE-2020-8796 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-8796 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-8796?: CVE-2020-8796 affects Biscom Secure File Transfer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8796?: 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-2020-8796 published?: CVE-2020-8796 was published on 2020-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:biscom:secure_file_transfer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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