CVE-2020-29157: An issue in RAONWIZ K Editor v2018.0.0.10 allows attackers to perform a DLL hijacking attack when the service

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2020-29157 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting raon k editor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue in RAONWIZ K Editor v2018.0.0.10 allows attackers to perform a DLL hijacking attack when the service or system is restarted.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-427
Published	2021-07-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: raonwiz

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-07-14 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

raonwiz raon k editor DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2018.0.0.10

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2018.0.0.10

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy raon-k-editor || rpm -q raon-k-editor || raon-k-editor --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2018.0.0.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison raon-k-editor sudo apt install raon-k-editor=<VERSION_BEFORE_2018.0.0.10> sudo apt-mark hold raon-k-editor

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

dnf --showduplicates list raon-k-editor sudo dnf downgrade raon-k-editor-<VERSION_BEFORE_2018.0.0.10> sudo dnf versionlock add raon-k-editor

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-2020-29157?

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

Is CVE-2020-29157 being exploited?

CVE-2020-29157 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-2020-29157 affect?

CVE-2020-29157 affects raon k editor. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An issue in RAONWIZ K Editor v2018.0.0.10 allows attackers to perform a DLL hijacking attack when the service or system is restarted.

How urgent is CVE-2020-29157?

Priority 42/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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