CVE-2020-7826: EyeSurfer BflyInstallerX.ocx v1.0.0.16 and earlier versions contain a vulnerability that could allow remote fi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-7826?

bflyinstallerx.ocx: upgrade to newer than 1.0.0.16. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-7826 being exploited?

CVE-2020-7826 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-2020-7826 affect?

CVE-2020-7826 affects bflyinstallerx.ocx. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). EyeSurfer BflyInstallerX.ocx v1.0.0.16 and earlier versions contain a vulnerability that could allow remote files to be download by setting the arguments to the vulnerable method. This can be leveraged for code execution. When the vulnerabl

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2020-7826 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting bflyinstallerx.ocx. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

EyeSurfer BflyInstallerX.ocx v1.0.0.16 and earlier versions contain a vulnerability that could allow remote files to be download by setting the arguments to the vulnerable method. This can be leveraged for code execution. When the vulnerable method is called, they fail to properly check the parameters that are passed to it.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 46%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-494
Published	2020-07-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-07-17 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

eyesurfer bflyinstallerx.ocx UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.0.16

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.0.16

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy bflyinstallerx.ocx || rpm -q bflyinstallerx.ocx || bflyinstallerx.ocx --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.0.16 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade bflyinstallerx.ocx

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade bflyinstallerx.ocx

Note

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

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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-2020-7826?

bflyinstallerx.ocx: upgrade to newer than 1.0.0.16. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-7826 being exploited?

CVE-2020-7826 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-2020-7826 affect?

CVE-2020-7826 affects bflyinstallerx.ocx. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). EyeSurfer BflyInstallerX.ocx v1.0.0.16 and earlier versions contain a vulnerability that could allow remote files to be download by setting the arguments to the vulnerable method. This can be leveraged for code execution. When the vulnerabl

How urgent is CVE-2020-7826?

Priority 44/100. High severity

References

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