How severe is CVE-2020-26947?

CVE-2020-26947 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-26947 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-26947?

CVE-2020-26947 affects Getmonero Monero. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-26947?

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-2020-26947 published?

CVE-2020-26947 was published on 2020-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-26947

CVE-2020-26947 is a high-severity vulnerability in Getmonero Monero 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: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Getmonero Monero
Published: 2020-10-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

monero-wallet-gui in Monero GUI before 0.17.1.0 includes the . directory in an embedded RPATH (with a preference ahead of /usr/lib), which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse library in the current working directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-26947?: monero-wallet-gui in Monero GUI before 0.17.1.0 includes the . directory in an embedded RPATH (with a preference ahead of /usr/lib), which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse library in the current working directory.
How severe is CVE-2020-26947?: CVE-2020-26947 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-26947 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-26947?: CVE-2020-26947 affects Getmonero Monero. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-26947?: 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-2020-26947 published?: CVE-2020-26947 was published on 2020-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:getmonero:monero:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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