How severe is CVE-2020-6917?

CVE-2020-6917 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-6917 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-6917?

CVE-2020-6917 affects Hp Support Assistant. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6917?

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-2020-6917 published?

CVE-2020-6917 was published on 2022-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-6917

CVE-2020-6917 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Support Assistant 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: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Support Assistant
Published: 2022-02-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Potential security vulnerabilities including compromise of integrity, and allowed communication with untrusted clients has been identified in HP Support Assistant software.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-6917?: Potential security vulnerabilities including compromise of integrity, and allowed communication with untrusted clients has been identified in HP Support Assistant software.
How severe is CVE-2020-6917?: CVE-2020-6917 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-6917 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-6917?: CVE-2020-6917 affects Hp Support Assistant. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6917?: 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-2020-6917 published?: CVE-2020-6917 was published on 2022-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:support_assistant:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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