How severe is CVE-2020-11936?

CVE-2020-11936 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-11936 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-11936?

CVE-2020-11936 primarily affects Canonical Apport. In total, 98 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11936?

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

Does CVE-2020-11936 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2020-11936 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-4273.

When was CVE-2020-11936 published?

CVE-2020-11936 was published on 2025-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-11936

CVE-2020-11936 is a low-severity vulnerability in Canonical Apport with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2020-4273
Affected product: Canonical Apport
Published: 2025-01-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

gdbus setgid privilege escalation

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-11936?: gdbus setgid privilege escalation
How severe is CVE-2020-11936?: CVE-2020-11936 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-11936 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-11936?: CVE-2020-11936 primarily affects Canonical Apport. In total, 98 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-11936?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2020-11936 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2020-11936 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-4273.
When was CVE-2020-11936 published?: CVE-2020-11936 was published on 2025-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (98)

cpe:2.3:a:canonical:apport:2.20.1-0ubuntu1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:canonical:apport:2.20.1-0ubuntu2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:canonical:apport:2.20.1-0ubuntu2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:canonical:apport:2.20.1-0ubuntu2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:canonical:apport:2.20.1-0ubuntu2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:canonical:apport:2.20.1-0ubuntu2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:canonical:apport:2.20.1-0ubuntu2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:canonical:apport:2.20.1-0ubuntu2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:canonical:apport:2.20.1-0ubuntu2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:canonical:apport:2.20.1-0ubuntu2.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:canonical:apport:2.20.1-0ubuntu2.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:canonical:apport:2.20.1-0ubuntu2.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:canonical:apport:2.20.1-0ubuntu2.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:canonical:apport:2.20.1-0ubuntu2.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:canonical:apport:2.20.1-0ubuntu2.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:canonical:apport:2.20.1-0ubuntu2.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:canonical:apport:2.20.1-0ubuntu2.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:canonical:apport:2.20.1-0ubuntu2.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:canonical:apport:2.20.1-0ubuntu2.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:canonical:apport:2.20.1-0ubuntu2.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:canonical:apport:2.20.1-0ubuntu2.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:canonical:apport:2.20.1-0ubuntu2.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:canonical:apport:2.20.1-0ubuntu2.23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:canonical:apport:2.20.9-0ubuntu1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:canonical:apport:2.20.9-0ubuntu2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:canonical:apport:2.20.9-0ubuntu3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:canonical:apport:2.20.9-0ubuntu4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:canonical:apport:2.20.9-0ubuntu5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:canonical:apport:2.20.9-0ubuntu6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:canonical:apport:2.20.9-0ubuntu7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:canonical:apport:2.20.9-0ubuntu7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:canonical:apport:2.20.9-0ubuntu7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:canonical:apport:2.20.9-0ubuntu7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:canonical:apport:2.20.9-0ubuntu7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:canonical:apport:2.20.9-0ubuntu7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:canonical:apport:2.20.9-0ubuntu7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:canonical:apport:2.20.9-0ubuntu7.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:canonical:apport:2.20.9-0ubuntu7.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:canonical:apport:2.20.9-0ubuntu7.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:canonical:apport:2.20.9-0ubuntu7.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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