How severe is CVE-2020-19824?

CVE-2020-19824 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-19824 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-19824?

CVE-2020-19824 affects Mpv. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-19824?

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-2020-19824 published?

CVE-2020-19824 was published on 2023-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-19824

CVE-2020-19824 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mpv 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-362.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-362
Affected product: Mpv
Published: 2023-02-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue in MPV v.0.29.1 fixed in v0.30 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code and crash program via the ao_c parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-19824?: An issue in MPV v.0.29.1 fixed in v0.30 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code and crash program via the ao_c parameter.
How severe is CVE-2020-19824?: CVE-2020-19824 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-19824 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-19824?: CVE-2020-19824 affects Mpv. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-19824?: 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-2020-19824 published?: CVE-2020-19824 was published on 2023-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mpv:mpv:0.29.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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