How severe is CVE-2020-20094?

CVE-2020-20094 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-20094 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-20094?

CVE-2020-20094 primarily affects Facebook Instagram. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-20094?

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

When was CVE-2020-20094 published?

CVE-2020-20094 was published on 2022-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-20094

CVE-2020-20094 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Facebook Instagram with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Facebook Instagram
Published: 2022-03-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Instagram iOS 106.0 and prior and Android 107.0.0.11 and prior user interface does not properly represent URI messages to the user, which results in URI spoofing via specially crafted messages

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-20094?: Instagram iOS 106.0 and prior and Android 107.0.0.11 and prior user interface does not properly represent URI messages to the user, which results in URI spoofing via specially crafted messages
How severe is CVE-2020-20094?: CVE-2020-20094 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-20094 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-20094?: CVE-2020-20094 primarily affects Facebook Instagram. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-20094?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-20094 published?: CVE-2020-20094 was published on 2022-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:facebook:instagram:*:*:*:*:*:iphone_os:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:facebook:instagram:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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