How severe is CVE-2020-6584?

CVE-2020-6584 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-6584 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-6584?

CVE-2020-6584 affects Nagios. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6584?

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

When was CVE-2020-6584 published?

CVE-2020-6584 was published on 2020-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-6584

CVE-2020-6584 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nagios with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Nagios
Published: 2020-03-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Nagios Log Server 2.1.3 has Incorrect Access Control.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-6584?: Nagios Log Server 2.1.3 has Incorrect Access Control.
How severe is CVE-2020-6584?: CVE-2020-6584 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-6584 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-6584?: CVE-2020-6584 affects Nagios. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6584?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-6584 published?: CVE-2020-6584 was published on 2020-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios:2.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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