How severe is CVE-2020-24714?

CVE-2020-24714 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-24714 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-24714?

CVE-2020-24714 affects Scalyr Scalyr Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24714?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-24714 published?

CVE-2020-24714 was published on 2020-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-24714

CVE-2020-24714 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Scalyr Scalyr Agent with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-295.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-295
Affected product: Scalyr Scalyr Agent
Published: 2020-08-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Scalyr Agent before 2.1.10 has Missing SSL Certificate Validation because, in some circumstances, the openssl binary is called without the -verify_hostname option.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-24714?: The Scalyr Agent before 2.1.10 has Missing SSL Certificate Validation because, in some circumstances, the openssl binary is called without the -verify_hostname option.
How severe is CVE-2020-24714?: CVE-2020-24714 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-24714 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-24714?: CVE-2020-24714 affects Scalyr Scalyr Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24714?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-24714 published?: CVE-2020-24714 was published on 2020-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://scalyr-static.s3.amazonaws.com/technical-details/index.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:scalyr:scalyr_agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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