How severe is CVE-2020-0919?

CVE-2020-0919 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-0919 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-0919?

CVE-2020-0919 affects Microsoft Windows App. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0919?

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-2020-0919 published?

CVE-2020-0919 was published on 2020-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-0919

CVE-2020-0919 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows App with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Windows App
Published: 2020-04-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Remote Desktop App for Mac in the way it allows an attacker to load unsigned binaries, aka 'Microsoft Remote Desktop App for Mac Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-0919?: An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Remote Desktop App for Mac in the way it allows an attacker to load unsigned binaries, aka 'Microsoft Remote Desktop App for Mac Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
How severe is CVE-2020-0919?: CVE-2020-0919 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-0919 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-0919?: CVE-2020-0919 affects Microsoft Windows App. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-0919?: 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-2020-0919 published?: CVE-2020-0919 was published on 2020-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0919

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_app:-:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*

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