How severe is CVE-2020-11073?

CVE-2020-11073 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.9, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-11073 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-11073?

CVE-2020-11073 affects Autoswitch Python Virtualenv Project Autoswitch Python Virtualenv. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11073?

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-2020-11073 published?

CVE-2020-11073 was published on 2020-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-11073

CVE-2020-11073 is a high-severity vulnerability in Autoswitch Python Virtualenv Project Autoswitch Python Virtualenv with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.9)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Autoswitch Python Virtualenv Project Autoswitch Python Virtualenv
Published: 2020-05-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Autoswitch Python Virtualenv before version 0.16.0, a user who enters a directory with a malicious `.venv` file could run arbitrary code without any user interaction. This is fixed in version: 1.16.0

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-11073?: In Autoswitch Python Virtualenv before version 0.16.0, a user who enters a directory with a malicious `.venv` file could run arbitrary code without any user interaction. This is fixed in version: 1.16.0
How severe is CVE-2020-11073?: CVE-2020-11073 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.9, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-11073 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-11073?: CVE-2020-11073 affects Autoswitch Python Virtualenv Project Autoswitch Python Virtualenv. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-11073?: 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-2020-11073 published?: CVE-2020-11073 was published on 2020-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:autoswitch_python_virtualenv_project:autoswitch_python_virtualenv:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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