How severe is CVE-2020-8013?

CVE-2020-8013 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.2, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-8013 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-8013?

CVE-2020-8013 primarily affects Suse Linux Enterprise Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8013?

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

When was CVE-2020-8013 published?

CVE-2020-8013 was published on 2020-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-8013

CVE-2020-8013 is a low-severity vulnerability in Suse Linux Enterprise Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.2. 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.2)
CVSS v2: 1.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Suse Linux Enterprise Server
Published: 2020-03-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following vulnerability in chkstat of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 set permissions intended for specific binaries on other binaries because it erroneously followed symlinks. The symlinks can't be controlled by attackers on default systems, so exploitation is difficult. This issue affects: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 permissions versions prior to 2015.09.28.1626-17.27.1. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 permissions versions prior to 20181116-9.23.1. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 permissions versions prior to 2013.1.7-0.6.12.1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-8013?: A UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following vulnerability in chkstat of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 set permissions intended for specific binaries on other binaries because it erroneously followed symlinks. The symlinks can't be controlled by attackers on default systems, so exploitation is difficult. This issue affects: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 permissions versions prior to 2015.09.28.1626-17.27.1. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 permissions versions prior to 20181116-9.23.1. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 permissions versions prior to 2013.1.7-0.6.12.1.
How severe is CVE-2020-8013?: CVE-2020-8013 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.2, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-8013 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-8013?: CVE-2020-8013 primarily affects Suse Linux Enterprise Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8013?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-8013 published?: CVE-2020-8013 was published on 2020-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_server:11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_server:12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_server:15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:15.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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