CVE-2020-8895
CVE-2020-8895 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Earth 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-426.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 4.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-426
- Affected product: Google Earth
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Untrusted Search Path vulnerability in the windows installer of Google Earth Pro versions prior to 7.3.3 allows an attacker to insert malicious local files to execute unauthenticated remote code on the targeted system.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-8895?
- Untrusted Search Path vulnerability in the windows installer of Google Earth Pro versions prior to 7.3.3 allows an attacker to insert malicious local files to execute unauthenticated remote code on the targeted system.
- How severe is CVE-2020-8895?
- CVE-2020-8895 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-2020-8895 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-8895?
- CVE-2020-8895 affects Google Earth. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-8895?
- 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-2020-8895 published?
- CVE-2020-8895 was published on 2020-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:google:earth:*:*:*:*:pro:*:*:*
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