CVE-2020-12854: A remote code execution vulnerability was identified in SecZetta NEProfile 3.3.11

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2020-12854 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting neprofile. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A remote code execution vulnerability was identified in SecZetta NEProfile 3.3.11. Authenticated remote adversaries can invoke code execution upon uploading a carefully crafted JPEG file as part of the profile avatar.

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	3.0% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2020-07-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: seczetta

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

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

seczetta neprofile DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.3.11

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.3.11

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.3.11 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison neprofile sudo apt install neprofile=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.3.11> sudo apt-mark hold neprofile

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

dnf --showduplicates list neprofile sudo dnf downgrade neprofile-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.3.11> sudo dnf versionlock add neprofile

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-2020-12854?

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

Is CVE-2020-12854 being exploited?

CVE-2020-12854 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-2020-12854 affect?

CVE-2020-12854 affects neprofile. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). A remote code execution vulnerability was identified in SecZetta NEProfile 3.3.11. Authenticated remote adversaries can invoke code execution upon uploading a carefully crafted JPEG file as part of the profile avatar.

How urgent is CVE-2020-12854?

Priority 53/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2020-12855 HIGH 8.8 DOWNGRADE A Host header injection vulnerability has been discovered in SecZetta NEProfile 3.3.11

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