CVE-2020-7841: Improper input validation vulnerability exists in TOBESOFT XPLATFORM which could cause arbitrary .hta file exe

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-7841?

xplatform: upgrade to 9.2.2.250. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-7841 being exploited?

CVE-2020-7841 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-2020-7841 affect?

CVE-2020-7841 affects xplatform. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Improper input validation vulnerability exists in TOBESOFT XPLATFORM which could cause arbitrary .hta file execution when the command string is begun with http://, https://, mailto://

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2020-7841 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting xplatform. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper input validation vulnerability exists in TOBESOFT XPLATFORM which could cause arbitrary .hta file execution when the command string is begun with http://, https://, mailto://

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	1.6% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2020-11-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-11-17 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tobesoft xplatform UPGRADE

Affected: < 9.2.2.250

Fixed in: 9.2.2.250

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 9.2.2.250 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade xplatform

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-2020-7841?

xplatform: upgrade to 9.2.2.250. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-7841 being exploited?

CVE-2020-7841 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-2020-7841 affect?

CVE-2020-7841 affects xplatform. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Improper input validation vulnerability exists in TOBESOFT XPLATFORM which could cause arbitrary .hta file execution when the command string is begun with http://, https://, mailto://

How urgent is CVE-2020-7841?

Priority 50/100. High severity

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