CVE-2020-7812: Ezhttptrans.ocx ActiveX Control in Kaoni ezHTTPTrans 1.0.0.70 and prior versions contain a vulnerability that

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-7812?

ezhttptrans: upgrade to newer than 1.0.0.70. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-7812 being exploited?

CVE-2020-7812 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-2020-7812 affect?

CVE-2020-7812 affects ezhttptrans. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Ezhttptrans.ocx ActiveX Control in Kaoni ezHTTPTrans 1.0.0.70 and prior versions contain a vulnerability that could allow remote attacker to download arbitrary file by setting the arguments to the activex method. This can be leveraged for c

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2020-7812 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting ezhttptrans. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Ezhttptrans.ocx ActiveX Control in Kaoni ezHTTPTrans 1.0.0.70 and prior versions contain a vulnerability that could allow remote attacker to download arbitrary file by setting the arguments to the activex method. This can be leveraged for code execution by rebooting the victim’s PC.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 45%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-494
Published	2020-05-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): KrCERT/CC · Vendor: kaoni

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-05-28 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kaoni ezhttptrans UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.0.70

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.0.70

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.0.70 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ezhttptrans

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-7812?

ezhttptrans: upgrade to newer than 1.0.0.70. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-7812 being exploited?

CVE-2020-7812 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-2020-7812 affect?

CVE-2020-7812 affects ezhttptrans. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Ezhttptrans.ocx ActiveX Control in Kaoni ezHTTPTrans 1.0.0.70 and prior versions contain a vulnerability that could allow remote attacker to download arbitrary file by setting the arguments to the activex method. This can be leveraged for c

How urgent is CVE-2020-7812?

Priority 41/100. High severity

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