How severe is CVE-2020-24707?

CVE-2020-24707 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-2020-24707 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-2020-24707?

CVE-2020-24707 affects Getgophish Gophish. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24707?

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-2020-24707 published?

CVE-2020-24707 was published on 2020-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-24707

CVE-2020-24707 is a high-severity vulnerability in Getgophish Gophish 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-1236.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1236
Affected product: Getgophish Gophish
Published: 2020-10-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Gophish before 0.11.0 allows the creation of CSV sheets that contain malicious content.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-24707?: Gophish before 0.11.0 allows the creation of CSV sheets that contain malicious content.
How severe is CVE-2020-24707?: CVE-2020-24707 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-2020-24707 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-2020-24707?: CVE-2020-24707 affects Getgophish Gophish. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24707?: 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-2020-24707 published?: CVE-2020-24707 was published on 2020-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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