How severe is CVE-2020-27940?

CVE-2020-27940 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-27940 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-27940?

CVE-2020-27940 affects Apple Apple Tv. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27940?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-27940 published?

CVE-2020-27940 was published on 2021-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-27940

CVE-2020-27940 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Apple Tv with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apple Apple Tv
Published: 2021-09-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This issue was addressed with improved file handling. This issue is fixed in Apple TV app for Fire OS 6.1.0.6A142:7.1.0. An attacker with file system access may modify scripts used by the app.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-27940?: This issue was addressed with improved file handling. This issue is fixed in Apple TV app for Fire OS 6.1.0.6A142:7.1.0. An attacker with file system access may modify scripts used by the app.
How severe is CVE-2020-27940?: CVE-2020-27940 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-27940 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-27940?: CVE-2020-27940 affects Apple Apple Tv. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-27940?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-27940 published?: CVE-2020-27940 was published on 2021-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212197

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:apple_tv:*:*:*:*:*:fire_os:*:*

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