How severe is CVE-2020-12487?

CVE-2020-12487 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-12487 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12487?

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.

Does CVE-2020-12487 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2020-12487 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-4789.

When was CVE-2020-12487 published?

CVE-2020-12487 was published on 2024-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-12487

CVE-2020-12487 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2020-4789
Weakness: CWE-20
Published: 2024-12-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Due to the flaws in the verification of input parameters, the attacker can input carefully constructed commands to make the ABE service execute some commands with root privilege.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-12487?: Due to the flaws in the verification of input parameters, the attacker can input carefully constructed commands to make the ABE service execute some commands with root privilege.
How severe is CVE-2020-12487?: CVE-2020-12487 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-12487 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12487?: 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.
Does CVE-2020-12487 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2020-12487 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-4789.
When was CVE-2020-12487 published?: CVE-2020-12487 was published on 2024-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.vivo.com/en/support/security-advisory-detail?id=4

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