How severe is CVE-2020-0902?

CVE-2020-0902 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-0902 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-0902?

CVE-2020-0902 affects Microsoft Service Fabric. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0902?

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

When was CVE-2020-0902 published?

CVE-2020-0902 was published on 2020-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-0902

CVE-2020-0902 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Service Fabric with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Service Fabric
Published: 2020-03-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Service Fabric File Store Service under certain conditions, aka 'Service Fabric Elevation of Privilege'.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-0902?: An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Service Fabric File Store Service under certain conditions, aka 'Service Fabric Elevation of Privilege'.
How severe is CVE-2020-0902?: CVE-2020-0902 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-0902 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-0902?: CVE-2020-0902 affects Microsoft Service Fabric. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-0902?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-0902 published?: CVE-2020-0902 was published on 2020-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0902

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:service_fabric:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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