CVE-2020-7820: Nexacro14/17 ExtCommonApiV13 Library under 2019.9.6 version contain a vulnerability that could allow remote at

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-7820?

nexacro 14: upgrade to 2019.9.6; nexacro 17: upgrade to 2019.9.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-7820 being exploited?

CVE-2020-7820 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-2020-7820 affect?

CVE-2020-7820 affects nexacro 14, nexacro 17. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Nexacro14/17 ExtCommonApiV13 Library under 2019.9.6 version contain a vulnerability that could allow remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by setting the arguments to the vulnerable API. This can be leveraged for code execution by reboo

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CVE-2020-7820 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting nexacro 14, nexacro 17. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Nexacro14/17 ExtCommonApiV13 Library under 2019.9.6 version contain a vulnerability that could allow remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by setting the arguments to the vulnerable API. 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	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2020-07-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-07-02 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nexaweb nexacro 14 UPGRADE

Affected: < 2019.9.6

Fixed in: 2019.9.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy nexacro-14 || rpm -q nexacro-14 || nexacro-14 --version

2. UPGRADE to 2019.9.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade nexacro-14

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade nexacro-14

Note

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

nexaweb nexacro 17 UPGRADE

Affected: < 2019.9.6

Fixed in: 2019.9.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy nexacro-17 || rpm -q nexacro-17 || nexacro-17 --version

2. UPGRADE to 2019.9.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade nexacro-17

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade nexacro-17

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-2020-7820?

nexacro 14: upgrade to 2019.9.6; nexacro 17: upgrade to 2019.9.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-7820 being exploited?

CVE-2020-7820 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-2020-7820 affect?

CVE-2020-7820 affects nexacro 14, nexacro 17. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Nexacro14/17 ExtCommonApiV13 Library under 2019.9.6 version contain a vulnerability that could allow remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by setting the arguments to the vulnerable API. This can be leveraged for code execution by reboo

How urgent is CVE-2020-7820?

Priority 46/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2020-7821 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE UPGRADE Nexacro14/17 ExtCommonApiV13 Library under 2019.9.6 version contain a vulnerability that could allow remote at

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