How severe is CVE-2020-11474?

CVE-2020-11474 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-2020-11474 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-11474?

CVE-2020-11474 affects Ncp-e Secure Enterprise Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11474?

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-2020-11474 published?

CVE-2020-11474 was published on 2020-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-11474

CVE-2020-11474 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ncp-e Secure Enterprise Client 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-59.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Ncp-e Secure Enterprise Client
Published: 2020-07-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NCP Secure Enterprise Client before 10.15 r47589 allows a symbolic link attack on enumusb.reg via Support Assistant.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-11474?: NCP Secure Enterprise Client before 10.15 r47589 allows a symbolic link attack on enumusb.reg via Support Assistant.
How severe is CVE-2020-11474?: CVE-2020-11474 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-2020-11474 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-11474?: CVE-2020-11474 affects Ncp-e Secure Enterprise Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-11474?: 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-2020-11474 published?: CVE-2020-11474 was published on 2020-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ncp-e:secure_enterprise_client:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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