SNMPTT before 1.4.2 allows attackers to execute shell code via EXEC, PREXEC, or unknown_trap_exec.
CVE-2020-24361
CRITICALNVD 9.89.8—
EchelonGraph scoreMEDIUM confidence
Score 9.8 from GitHub Security Advisory (severity: CRITICAL) published 2022-05-24. NVD baseline CVSS 9.8; sources differ by 0.0.
Triggered by: GitHub Security Advisory CVSS
Sources: epss, ghsa, nvd
9.8
EchelonGraph verdictPlan a fixSerious severity, but no confirmed exploitation yet.
- High severity, but no confirmed exploitation yet
CISA-KEV: Not listedEPSS: 2%CVSS: 9.8Exploit: NoneExposed: 0
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v3
- 9.8
- EG Score
- 9.8(medium)
- EPSS
- 78.6%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
August 16, 2020
Last Modified
November 21, 2024
Advisory Details (3)
Auto-updated May 30, 2026Patch available.
generic
SNMP Trap Translator: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 202007-63) — Gentoo security
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202007-63generic Patch Available
[SECURITY] [DLA 2393-1] snmptt security update
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/10/msg00006.htmlFrequently asked(5)
What is CVE-2020-24361?
CVE-2020-24361 is a critical vulnerability published on August 16, 2020. SNMPTT before 1.4.2 allows attackers to execute shell code via EXEC, PREXEC, or unknowntrapexec.
When was CVE-2020-24361 disclosed?
CVE-2020-24361 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on August 16, 2020, with the most recent update on November 21, 2024. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2020-24361 actively exploited?
CVE-2020-24361 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 78.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-24361?
CVE-2020-24361 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (NVD).
How do I remediate CVE-2020-24361?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2020-24361, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.
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