Is CVE-2020-14120 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-14120 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-14120 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-14120 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-14120?

CVE-2020-14120 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2020-14120

CWE-354Published: April 21, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Some Xiaomi models have a vulnerability in a certain application. The vulnerability is caused by the lack of checksum when using a three-party application to pass in parameters, and attackers can induce users to install a malicious app and use the vulnerability to achieve elevated privileges, making the normal services of the system affected.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-14120 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

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 8.8.