CVE-2020-8169
CVSS v3
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Score
3.5 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
curl 7.62.0 through 7.70.0 is vulnerable to an information disclosure vulnerability that can lead to a partial password being leaked over the network and to the DNS server(s).
Technical details
- Published
- 2020-12-14
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2020-8169?
curl 7.62.0 through 7.70.0 is vulnerable to an information disclosure vulnerability that can lead to a partial password being leaked over the network and to the DNS server(s).
Is CVE-2020-8169 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2020-8169 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 3.5% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-8169?
CVE-2020-8169 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).
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