How severe is CVE-2020-20095?

CVE-2020-20095 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-2020-20095 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-20095?

CVE-2020-20095 affects Apple Imessage. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-20095?

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

When was CVE-2020-20095 published?

CVE-2020-20095 was published on 2022-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-20095

CVE-2020-20095 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Imessage 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% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apple Imessage
Published: 2022-03-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

iMessage (Messages app) iOS 12.4 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-2020-20095?: iMessage (Messages app) iOS 12.4 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-2020-20095?: CVE-2020-20095 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-2020-20095 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-20095?: CVE-2020-20095 affects Apple Imessage. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-20095?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-20095 published?: CVE-2020-20095 was published on 2022-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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