CVE-2020-13095
CVE-2020-13095 is a high-severity vulnerability in Obdev Little Snitch with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 9.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-59
- Affected product: Obdev Little Snitch
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Little Snitch version 4.5.1 and older changed ownership of a directory path controlled by the user. This allowed the user to escalate to root by linking the path to a directory containing code executed by root.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-13095?
- Little Snitch version 4.5.1 and older changed ownership of a directory path controlled by the user. This allowed the user to escalate to root by linking the path to a directory containing code executed by root.
- How severe is CVE-2020-13095?
- CVE-2020-13095 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-13095 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-13095?
- CVE-2020-13095 affects Obdev Little Snitch. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-13095?
- 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-2020-13095 published?
- CVE-2020-13095 was published on 2020-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:obdev:little_snitch:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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