How severe is CVE-2020-15596?

CVE-2020-15596 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-15596 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-15596?

CVE-2020-15596 primarily affects Hp Elite X2 1012 G1 Firmware. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15596?

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

When was CVE-2020-15596 published?

CVE-2020-15596 was published on 2020-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-15596

CVE-2020-15596 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Elite X2 1012 G1 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Hp Elite X2 1012 G1 Firmware
Published: 2020-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The ALPS ALPINE touchpad driver before 8.2206.1717.634, as used on various Dell, HP, and Lenovo laptops, allows attackers to conduct Path Disclosure attacks via a "fake" DLL file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-15596?: The ALPS ALPINE touchpad driver before 8.2206.1717.634, as used on various Dell, HP, and Lenovo laptops, allows attackers to conduct Path Disclosure attacks via a "fake" DLL file.
How severe is CVE-2020-15596?: CVE-2020-15596 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-15596 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-15596?: CVE-2020-15596 primarily affects Hp Elite X2 1012 G1 Firmware. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-15596?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-15596 published?: CVE-2020-15596 was published on 2020-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (14)

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cpe:2.3:o:hp:elite_x2_1012_g2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:elitebook_1030_g1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:elitebook_1040_g4_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:elitebook_folio_1040_g3_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:elitebook_folio_g1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:elitebook_revolve_810_g2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:elitebook_revolve_810_g3_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:elitebook_x360_1020_g2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:elitebook_x360_1030_g2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:pro_x2_612_g2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:zbook_studio_g3_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:zbook_studio_g4_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:zbook_x2_g4_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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