CVE-2020-6024
CVE-2020-6024 is a high-severity vulnerability in Checkpoint Smartconsole 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-269.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-269
- Affected product: Checkpoint Smartconsole
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Check Point SmartConsole before R80.10 Build 185, R80.20 Build 119, R80.30 before Build 94, R80.40 before Build 415, and R81 before Build 548 were vulnerable to a possible local privilege escalation due to running executables from a directory with write access to all authenticated users.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-6024?
- Check Point SmartConsole before R80.10 Build 185, R80.20 Build 119, R80.30 before Build 94, R80.40 before Build 415, and R81 before Build 548 were vulnerable to a possible local privilege escalation due to running executables from a directory with write access to all authenticated users.
- How severe is CVE-2020-6024?
- CVE-2020-6024 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-2020-6024 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-6024?
- CVE-2020-6024 primarily affects Checkpoint Smartconsole. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-6024?
- 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-2020-6024 published?
- CVE-2020-6024 was published on 2021-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:smartconsole:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:smartconsole:r80.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:smartconsole:r80.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:smartconsole:r80.40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:smartconsole:r81:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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