CVE-2020-7874: Download of code without integrity check vulnerability in NEXACRO14 Runtime ActiveX control of tobesoft Co., L

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2020-7874 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting nexacro. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Download of code without integrity check vulnerability in NEXACRO14 Runtime ActiveX control of tobesoft Co., Ltd allows the attacker to cause an arbitrary file download and execution. This vulnerability is due to incomplete validation of file download URL or file extension.

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	0.6% (top 52%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-494
Published	2021-09-09
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

2021-09-09 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tobesoft nexacro UPGRADE

Affected: >= 14.0.0.0 and < 14.0.1.3600

Fixed in: 14.0.1.3600

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 14.0.0.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 14.0.1.3600 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade nexacro

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 14.0.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison nexacro sudo apt install nexacro=<VERSION_BEFORE_14.0.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold nexacro

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list nexacro sudo dnf downgrade nexacro-<VERSION_BEFORE_14.0.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add nexacro

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2020-7874?

nexacro: upgrade to 14.0.1.3600. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-7874 being exploited?

CVE-2020-7874 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-2020-7874 affect?

CVE-2020-7874 affects nexacro. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Download of code without integrity check vulnerability in NEXACRO14 Runtime ActiveX control of tobesoft Co., Ltd allows the attacker to cause an arbitrary file download and execution. This vulnerability is due to incomplete validation of fi

How urgent is CVE-2020-7874?

Priority 43/100. High severity

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