CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
1.2 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
Z-Cron 5.6 Build 04 allows an unprivileged attacker to elevate privileges by modifying a privileged user's task. This can also affect all users who are signed in on the system if a shell is placed in a location that other unprivileged users have access to.
Technical details
- Published
- 2020-04-15
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2020-11799?
Z-Cron 5.6 Build 04 allows an unprivileged attacker to elevate privileges by modifying a privileged user's task. This can also affect all users who are signed in on the system if a shell is placed in a location that other unprivileged users have access to.
Is CVE-2020-11799 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2020-11799 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.2% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-11799?
CVE-2020-11799 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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