CVE-2020-12620
CVSS v3
7.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
1.5 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
Pi-hole 4.4 allows a user able to write to /etc/pihole/dns-servers.conf to escalate privileges through command injection (shell metacharacters after an IP address).
Technical details
- Published
- 2020-07-30
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2020-12620?
Pi-hole 4.4 allows a user able to write to /etc/pihole/dns-servers.conf to escalate privileges through command injection (shell metacharacters after an IP address).
Is CVE-2020-12620 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2020-12620 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.5% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-12620?
CVE-2020-12620 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).
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