Is CVE-2020-11799 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-11799 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-11799 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-11799 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-11799?

CVE-2020-11799 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2020-11799

CWE-269Published: April 15, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Z-Cron 5.6 Build 04 allows an unprivileged attacker to elevate privileges by modifying a privileged user's task. This can also affect all users who are signed in on the system if a shell is placed in a location that other unprivileged users have access to.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-11799 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

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 9.8.