PatchTheCVECVE-2020-7817: MyBrowserPlus downloads the files needed to run the program through the setup file (Setup.inf)
CVE-2020-7817 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting k upload. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
MyBrowserPlus downloads the files needed to run the program through the setup file (Setup.inf). At this time, there is a vulnerability in downloading arbitrary files due to insufficient integrity verification of the files.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 79%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-494 |
| Published | 2020-08-06 |
| 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-2020-7817?
k upload: upgrade to newer than 6.2.2018.529. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-7817 being exploited?
CVE-2020-7817 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-2020-7817 affect?
CVE-2020-7817 affects k upload. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). MyBrowserPlus downloads the files needed to run the program through the setup file (Setup.inf). At this time, there is a vulnerability in downloading arbitrary files due to insufficient integrity verification of the files.
How urgent is CVE-2020-7817?
Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.