How severe is CVE-2020-13771?

CVE-2020-13771 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-13771 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-13771?

CVE-2020-13771 affects Ivanti Endpoint Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-13771?

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-2020-13771 published?

CVE-2020-13771 was published on 2020-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-13771

CVE-2020-13771 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ivanti Endpoint Manager 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Ivanti Endpoint Manager
Published: 2020-11-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Various components in Ivanti Endpoint Manager through 2020.1.1 rely on Windows search order when loading a (nonexistent) library file, allowing (under certain conditions) one to gain code execution (and elevation of privileges to the level of privilege held by the vulnerable component such as NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM) via DLL hijacking. This affects ldiscn32.exe, IpmiRedirectionService.exe, LDAPWhoAmI.exe, and ldprofile.exe.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-13771?: Various components in Ivanti Endpoint Manager through 2020.1.1 rely on Windows search order when loading a (nonexistent) library file, allowing (under certain conditions) one to gain code execution (and elevation of privileges to the level of privilege held by the vulnerable component such as NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM) via DLL hijacking. This affects ldiscn32.exe, IpmiRedirectionService.exe, LDAPWhoAmI.exe, and ldprofile.exe.
How severe is CVE-2020-13771?: CVE-2020-13771 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-13771 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-13771?: CVE-2020-13771 affects Ivanti Endpoint Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-13771?: 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-2020-13771 published?: CVE-2020-13771 was published on 2020-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://labs.jumpsec.com/advisory-cve-2020-13771-ivanti-uem-dll-hijacking/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:endpoint_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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