How severe is CVE-2020-13846?

CVE-2020-13846 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-13846 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-13846?

CVE-2020-13846 affects Sylabs Singularity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-13846?

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-2020-13846 published?

CVE-2020-13846 was published on 2020-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-13846

CVE-2020-13846 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sylabs Singularity with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sylabs Singularity
Published: 2020-07-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Sylabs Singularity 3.5.0 through 3.5.3 fails to report an error in a Status Code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-13846?: Sylabs Singularity 3.5.0 through 3.5.3 fails to report an error in a Status Code.
How severe is CVE-2020-13846?: CVE-2020-13846 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-13846 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-13846?: CVE-2020-13846 affects Sylabs Singularity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-13846?: 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-2020-13846 published?: CVE-2020-13846 was published on 2020-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sylabs:singularity:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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