PatchTheCVECVE-2020-14028: An issue was discovered in Ozeki NG SMS Gateway through 4.17.6
CVE-2020-14028 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting ozeki ng sms gateway. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An issue was discovered in Ozeki NG SMS Gateway through 4.17.6. By leveraging a path traversal vulnerability in the Autoreply module's Script Name, an attacker may write to or overwrite arbitrary files, with arbitrary content, usually with NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM privileges.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
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 | 1.9% (top 21%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2020-09-22 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2020-14028?
ozeki ng sms gateway: upgrade to newer than 4.17.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-14028 being exploited?
CVE-2020-14028 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-2020-14028 affect?
CVE-2020-14028 affects ozeki ng sms gateway. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). An issue was discovered in Ozeki NG SMS Gateway through 4.17.6. By leveraging a path traversal vulnerability in the Autoreply module's Script Name, an attacker may write to or overwrite arbitrary files, with arbitrary content, usually with
How urgent is CVE-2020-14028?
Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference
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