CVE-2020-6013
CVE-2020-6013 is a high-severity vulnerability in Checkpoint Zonealarm Extreme Security with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-269.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-269
- Affected product: Checkpoint Zonealarm Extreme Security
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
ZoneAlarm Firewall and Antivirus products before version 15.8.109.18436 allow an attacker who already has access to the system to execute code at elevated privileges through a combination of file permission manipulation and exploitation of Windows CVE-2020-00896 on unpatched systems.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-6013?
- ZoneAlarm Firewall and Antivirus products before version 15.8.109.18436 allow an attacker who already has access to the system to execute code at elevated privileges through a combination of file permission manipulation and exploitation of Windows CVE-2020-00896 on unpatched systems.
- How severe is CVE-2020-6013?
- CVE-2020-6013 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-6013 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-6013?
- CVE-2020-6013 affects Checkpoint Zonealarm Extreme Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-6013?
- 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-2020-6013 published?
- CVE-2020-6013 was published on 2020-07-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:zonealarm_extreme_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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