CVE-2020-27614
CVE-2020-27614 is a high-severity vulnerability in Anydesk 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-20.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Anydesk
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
AnyDesk for macOS versions 6.0.2 and older have a vulnerability in the XPC interface that does not properly validate client requests and allows local privilege escalation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-27614?
- AnyDesk for macOS versions 6.0.2 and older have a vulnerability in the XPC interface that does not properly validate client requests and allows local privilege escalation.
- How severe is CVE-2020-27614?
- CVE-2020-27614 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-2020-27614 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-27614?
- CVE-2020-27614 affects Anydesk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-27614?
- 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-2020-27614 published?
- CVE-2020-27614 was published on 2020-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:anydesk:anydesk:*:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*
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