How severe is CVE-2020-28175?

CVE-2020-28175 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-2020-28175 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-28175?

CVE-2020-28175 affects Almico Speedfan. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-28175?

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-2020-28175 published?

CVE-2020-28175 was published on 2020-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-28175

CVE-2020-28175 is a high-severity vulnerability in Almico Speedfan 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Almico Speedfan
Published: 2020-12-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

There is a local privilege escalation vulnerability in Alfredo Milani Comparetti SpeedFan 4.52. Attackers can use constructed programs to increase user privileges

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-28175?: There is a local privilege escalation vulnerability in Alfredo Milani Comparetti SpeedFan 4.52. Attackers can use constructed programs to increase user privileges
How severe is CVE-2020-28175?: CVE-2020-28175 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-2020-28175 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-28175?: CVE-2020-28175 affects Almico Speedfan. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-28175?: 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-2020-28175 published?: CVE-2020-28175 was published on 2020-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:almico:speedfan:4.52:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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