How severe is CVE-2020-11932?

CVE-2020-11932 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-11932 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-11932?

CVE-2020-11932 affects Canonical Subiquity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11932?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-11932 published?

CVE-2020-11932 was published on 2020-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-11932

CVE-2020-11932 is a low-severity vulnerability in Canonical Subiquity with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.3. 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-532.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.3)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Canonical Subiquity
Published: 2020-05-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

It was discovered that the Subiquity installer for Ubuntu Server logged the LUKS full disk encryption password if one was entered.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-11932?: It was discovered that the Subiquity installer for Ubuntu Server logged the LUKS full disk encryption password if one was entered.
How severe is CVE-2020-11932?: CVE-2020-11932 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-11932 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-11932?: CVE-2020-11932 affects Canonical Subiquity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-11932?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-11932 published?: CVE-2020-11932 was published on 2020-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:canonical:subiquity:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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