Vulnerability · Published Jun 29, 2021 · Assigned by krcert

CVE-2020-7868Helpu remote code execution vulnerability

Critical 9.6

In plain English

A critical-severity security flaw in helpu.ocx from HelpU. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 2.7% (higher than 86% of all known vulnerabilities).

Severity (CVSS 3.1)9.6Critical
Exploit odds (30 days)2.7%top 14.0% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in helpUS(remote administration tool) due to improper validation of parameter of ShellExecutionExA function used for login.

Affected products (as reported)

VendorProductVersions
HelpU helpu.ocx 2020.6.27.1 – through 2020.06.27

Weakness: CWE-141 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

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