CVE-2020-8796: Biscom Secure File Transfer (SFT) before 5.1.1071 and 6.0.1xxx before 6.0.1005 allows Remote Code Execution on

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2020-8796 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting secure file transfer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Biscom Secure File Transfer (SFT) before 5.1.1071 and 6.0.1xxx before 6.0.1005 allows Remote Code Execution on the server.

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	2.9% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2020-02-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: biscom

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-02-07 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

biscom secure file transfer UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.1.1071 · >= 6.0.1000 and < 6.0.1005

Fixed in: 5.1.1071, 6.0.1005

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0.1000

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy secure-file-transfer || rpm -q secure-file-transfer || secure-file-transfer --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.1.1071 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade secure-file-transfer

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade secure-file-transfer

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 6.0.1000 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison secure-file-transfer sudo apt install secure-file-transfer=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0.1000> sudo apt-mark hold secure-file-transfer

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

dnf --showduplicates list secure-file-transfer sudo dnf downgrade secure-file-transfer-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0.1000> sudo dnf versionlock add secure-file-transfer

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2020-8796?

secure file transfer: upgrade to 5.1.1071, 6.0.1005. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-8796 being exploited?

CVE-2020-8796 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-2020-8796 affect?

CVE-2020-8796 affects secure file transfer. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Biscom Secure File Transfer (SFT) before 5.1.1071 and 6.0.1xxx before 6.0.1005 allows Remote Code Execution on the server.

How urgent is CVE-2020-8796?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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