How severe is CVE-2020-0578?

CVE-2020-0578 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-0578 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-0578?

CVE-2020-0578 affects Intel Compute Module Mfs2600ki Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0578?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-0578 published?

CVE-2020-0578 was published on 2020-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-0578

CVE-2020-0578 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Compute Module Mfs2600ki Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 5.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Intel Compute Module Mfs2600ki Firmware
Published: 2020-04-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper conditions check for Intel(R) Modular Server MFS2600KISPP Compute Module may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via adjacent access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-0578?: Improper conditions check for Intel(R) Modular Server MFS2600KISPP Compute Module may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via adjacent access.
How severe is CVE-2020-0578?: CVE-2020-0578 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-0578 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-0578?: CVE-2020-0578 affects Intel Compute Module Mfs2600ki Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-0578?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-0578 published?: CVE-2020-0578 was published on 2020-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00351.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:intel:compute_module_mfs2600ki_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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