CVE-2020-7883: Printchaser v2.2021.804.1 and earlier versions contain a vulnerability, which could allow remote attacker to d

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-7883?

printchaser: upgrade to newer than 2.2021.804.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-7883 being exploited?

CVE-2020-7883 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-2020-7883 affect?

CVE-2020-7883 affects printchaser. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Printchaser v2.2021.804.1 and earlier versions contain a vulnerability, which could allow remote attacker to download and execute remote file by setting the argument, variable in the activeX module. This can be leveraged for code execution.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-7883?

Priority 55/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2020-7883 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting printchaser. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Printchaser v2.2021.804.1 and earlier versions contain a vulnerability, which could allow remote attacker to download and execute remote file by setting the argument, variable in the activeX module. This can be leveraged for code execution.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-494
Published	2021-12-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-12-28 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wowsoft printchaser UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.2021.804.1

Fixed in: newer than 2.2021.804.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.2021.804.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade printchaser

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-2020-7883?

printchaser: upgrade to newer than 2.2021.804.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-7883 being exploited?

CVE-2020-7883 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-2020-7883 affect?

CVE-2020-7883 affects printchaser. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Printchaser v2.2021.804.1 and earlier versions contain a vulnerability, which could allow remote attacker to download and execute remote file by setting the argument, variable in the activeX module. This can be leveraged for code execution.

How urgent is CVE-2020-7883?

Priority 55/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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