How severe is CVE-2020-24160?

CVE-2020-24160 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-24160 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-24160?

CVE-2020-24160 affects Tencent Tim. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24160?

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-2020-24160 published?

CVE-2020-24160 was published on 2020-09-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-24160

CVE-2020-24160 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tencent Tim with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Tencent Tim
Published: 2020-09-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Shenzhen Tencent TIM Windows client 3.0.0.21315 has a DLL hijacking vulnerability, which can be exploited by attackers to execute malicious code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-24160?: Shenzhen Tencent TIM Windows client 3.0.0.21315 has a DLL hijacking vulnerability, which can be exploited by attackers to execute malicious code.
How severe is CVE-2020-24160?: CVE-2020-24160 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-24160 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-24160?: CVE-2020-24160 affects Tencent Tim. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24160?: 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-2020-24160 published?: CVE-2020-24160 was published on 2020-09-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.cnvd.org.cn/flaw/show/2105395

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:tencent:tim:3.0.0.21315:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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