How severe is CVE-2020-8024?

CVE-2020-8024 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2020-8024 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-8024?

CVE-2020-8024 affects Opensuse Hylafax+. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8024?

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

When was CVE-2020-8024 published?

CVE-2020-8024 was published on 2020-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-8024

CVE-2020-8024 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Opensuse Hylafax+ with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Opensuse Hylafax+
Published: 2020-06-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in the packaging of hylafax+ of openSUSE Leap 15.2, openSUSE Leap 15.1, openSUSE Factory allows local attackers to escalate from user uucp to users calling hylafax binaries. This issue affects: openSUSE Leap 15.2 hylafax+ versions prior to 7.0.2-lp152.2.1. openSUSE Leap 15.1 hylafax+ version 5.6.1-lp151.3.7 and prior versions. openSUSE Factory hylafax+ versions prior to 7.0.2-2.1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-8024?: A Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in the packaging of hylafax+ of openSUSE Leap 15.2, openSUSE Leap 15.1, openSUSE Factory allows local attackers to escalate from user uucp to users calling hylafax binaries. This issue affects: openSUSE Leap 15.2 hylafax+ versions prior to 7.0.2-lp152.2.1. openSUSE Leap 15.1 hylafax+ version 5.6.1-lp151.3.7 and prior versions. openSUSE Factory hylafax+ versions prior to 7.0.2-2.1.
How severe is CVE-2020-8024?: CVE-2020-8024 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2020-8024 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-8024?: CVE-2020-8024 affects Opensuse Hylafax+. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8024?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-8024 published?: CVE-2020-8024 was published on 2020-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:opensuse:hylafax\+:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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