CVE-2020-12736: Code42 environments with on-premises server versions 7.0.4 and earlier allow for possible remote code executio

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-12736?

code42: upgrade to newer than 7.0.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-12736 being exploited?

CVE-2020-12736 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2020-12736 affect?

CVE-2020-12736 affects code42. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Code42 environments with on-premises server versions 7.0.4 and earlier allow for possible remote code execution. When an administrator creates a local (non-SSO) user via a Code42-generated email, the administrator has the option to modify c

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HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2020-12736 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting code42. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Code42 environments with on-premises server versions 7.0.4 and earlier allow for possible remote code execution. When an administrator creates a local (non-SSO) user via a Code42-generated email, the administrator has the option to modify content for the email invitation. If the administrator entered template language code in the subject line, that code could be interpreted by the email generation services, potentially resulting in server-side co

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.0% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-74
Published	2020-07-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: code42

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-07-07 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

code42 code42 UPGRADE

Affected: <= 7.0.4

Fixed in: newer than 7.0.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy code42 || rpm -q code42 || code42 --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 7.0.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade code42

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade code42

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2020-12736?

code42: upgrade to newer than 7.0.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-12736 being exploited?

CVE-2020-12736 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-2020-12736 affect?

CVE-2020-12736 affects code42. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Code42 environments with on-premises server versions 7.0.4 and earlier allow for possible remote code execution. When an administrator creates a local (non-SSO) user via a Code42-generated email, the administrator has the option to modify c

How urgent is CVE-2020-12736?

Priority 45/100. High severity

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References

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