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CVE-2020-7841: TOBESOFT XPLATFORM arbitrary hta file execution vulnerability

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://

HighCVSS 8.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

TOBESOFT XPLATFORM can mishandle certain command strings and allow arbitrary .hta file execution. If a user is persuaded to interact with a malicious trigger, the impact could include full compromise of data confidentiality, integrity, and availability on the affected system.

Executive priority

Treat confirmed deployments as high priority. The issue has high CVSS impact, requires no attacker privileges, and could affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability, but current evidence does not confirm active exploitation.

Technical view

CVE-2020-7841 is a CWE-20 improper input validation issue in TOBESOFT XPLATFORM XPlatformLib922.dll version 9.2.2.250. The public description says arbitrary .hta execution may occur when a command string begins with http://, https://, or mailto://. CVSS 3.1 is 8.8, with network attack vector and required user interaction.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely in organizations running TOBESOFT XPLATFORM with XPlatformLib922.dll version 9.2.2.250. The bundle does not identify other affected versions, deployment patterns, or CPEs, so asset inventory is required before estimating business scope.

Exploitation context

The CVE is not listed as CISA KEV in the provided bundle. No cited source here confirms active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates remote reachability, low complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction required.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to the CVE metadata and the referenced KISA advisory URL. Do not assume affected versions beyond XPlatformLib922.dll 9.2.2.250. The source bundle does not name a patch level, workaround, exploit availability, or observed attacks.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory endpoints and applications for TOBESOFT XPLATFORM XPlatformLib922.dll version 9.2.2.250.
  • Check TOBESOFT or KISA guidance for fixed versions or official mitigation instructions.
  • Update, remove, or isolate vulnerable XPLATFORM deployments according to vendor guidance.
  • Block or alert on unexpected .hta file execution where business processes allow.
  • Review controls around URL-based command handling in XPLATFORM-dependent workflows.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether XPlatformLib922.dll version 9.2.2.250 exists in software inventory.
  • Map business applications that depend on TOBESOFT XPLATFORM before remediation.
  • Verify vendor-recommended update or removal was applied to affected systems.
  • Review endpoint telemetry for unexpected .hta execution associated with XPLATFORM usage.
  • Document systems where remediation is deferred and apply compensating controls.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
3

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
8.8 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
2Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
8.8CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

8.8High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2020-7841Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
TOBESOFTXPLATFORM XPlatformLib922.dll9.2.2.250Listed
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-20

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