HIGH CISA KEV

CVE-2020-0638

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

1.7%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way the Update Notification Manager handles files.To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victim system, aka 'Update Notification Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
5/23/2022
Patch Due Date
6/13/2022
Ransomware Use
Known

Technical details

Published
1/14/2020

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-0638?

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way the Update Notification Manager handles files.To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victim system, aka 'Update Notification Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

Is CVE-2020-0638 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2020-0638 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 6/13/2022.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-0638?

CVE-2020-0638 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).

Is CVE-2020-0638 affecting your environment?

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