CVE-2020-10228: A file upload vulnerability in vtecrm vtenext 19 CE allows authenticated users to upload files with a .pht ext

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2020-10228 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting vtenext. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A file upload vulnerability in vtecrm vtenext 19 CE allows authenticated users to upload files with a .pht extension, resulting in remote code execution.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.9% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2020-09-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: vtenext

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-09-14 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

vtenext vtenext DOWNGRADE

Affected: 19

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 19

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy vtenext || rpm -q vtenext || vtenext --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 19 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison vtenext sudo apt install vtenext=<VERSION_BEFORE_19> sudo apt-mark hold vtenext

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list vtenext sudo dnf downgrade vtenext-<VERSION_BEFORE_19> sudo dnf versionlock add vtenext

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-10228?

vtenext: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-10228 being exploited?

CVE-2020-10228 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2020-10228 affect?

CVE-2020-10228 affects vtenext. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). A file upload vulnerability in vtecrm vtenext 19 CE allows authenticated users to upload files with a .pht extension, resulting in remote code execution.

How urgent is CVE-2020-10228?

Priority 53/100. High severity

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CVE-2020-10229 HIGH 8.8 DOWNGRADE A CSRF issue in vtecrm vtenext 19 CE allows attackers to carry out unwanted actions on an administrator's beha
CVE-2020-10227 MEDIUM 6.1 DOWNGRADE A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the messages module of vtecrm vtenext 19 CE allows attackers to

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