How severe is CVE-2020-36246?

CVE-2020-36246 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-2020-36246 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-36246?

CVE-2020-36246 affects Amaze File Manager Project Amaze File Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36246?

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-2020-36246 published?

CVE-2020-36246 was published on 2021-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-36246

CVE-2020-36246 is a high-severity vulnerability in Amaze File Manager Project Amaze File Manager 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Amaze File Manager Project Amaze File Manager
Published: 2021-02-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Amaze File Manager before 3.5.1 allows attackers to obtain root privileges via shell metacharacters in a symbolic link.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-36246?: Amaze File Manager before 3.5.1 allows attackers to obtain root privileges via shell metacharacters in a symbolic link.
How severe is CVE-2020-36246?: CVE-2020-36246 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-2020-36246 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-36246?: CVE-2020-36246 affects Amaze File Manager Project Amaze File Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36246?: 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-2020-36246 published?: CVE-2020-36246 was published on 2021-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:amaze_file_manager_project:amaze_file_manager:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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