Is CVE-2018-20131 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-20131 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-20131 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2018-20131 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-20131?

CVE-2018-20131 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2018-20131

CWE-732Published: January 3, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Code42 app before 6.8.4, as used in Code42 for Enterprise, on Linux installs with overly permissive permissions on the /usr/local/crashplan/log directory. This allows a user to manipulate symbolic links to escalate privileges, or show the contents of sensitive files that a regular user would not have access to.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-20131 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.