How severe is CVE-2020-8759?

CVE-2020-8759 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-8759 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-8759?

CVE-2020-8759 affects Intel Ssd Data Center Tool. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8759?

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

When was CVE-2020-8759 published?

CVE-2020-8759 was published on 2020-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-8759

CVE-2020-8759 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Ssd Data Center Tool with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Intel Ssd Data Center Tool
Published: 2020-08-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control in the installer for Intel(R) SSD DCT versions before 3.0.23 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-8759?: Improper access control in the installer for Intel(R) SSD DCT versions before 3.0.23 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2020-8759?: CVE-2020-8759 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-8759 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-8759?: CVE-2020-8759 affects Intel Ssd Data Center Tool. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8759?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-8759 published?: CVE-2020-8759 was published on 2020-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00406.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:ssd_data_center_tool:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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