How severe is CVE-2020-8815?

CVE-2020-8815 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-2020-8815 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-8815?

CVE-2020-8815 affects Iktm Bearftp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8815?

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-2020-8815 published?

CVE-2020-8815 was published on 2020-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-8815

CVE-2020-8815 is a high-severity vulnerability in Iktm Bearftp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Iktm Bearftp
Published: 2020-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper connection handling in the base connection handler in IKTeam BearFTP before v0.3.1 allows a remote attacker to achieve denial of service via a Slowloris approach by sending a large volume of small packets.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-8815?: Improper connection handling in the base connection handler in IKTeam BearFTP before v0.3.1 allows a remote attacker to achieve denial of service via a Slowloris approach by sending a large volume of small packets.
How severe is CVE-2020-8815?: CVE-2020-8815 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-2020-8815 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-8815?: CVE-2020-8815 affects Iktm Bearftp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8815?: 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-2020-8815 published?: CVE-2020-8815 was published on 2020-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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