LOW
CVE-2020-16116
CWE-22Published: August 3, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
3.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
In kerfuffle/jobs.cpp in KDE Ark before 20.08.0, a crafted archive can install files outside the extraction directory via ../ directory traversal.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-16116 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (20)
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-08/msg00023.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/KDE/ark/commits/masterRelease Notes · Third Party Advisory
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https://invent.kde.org/utilities/ark/-/commit/0df592524fed305d6fbe74ddf8a196bc9ffdb92fPatch · Vendor Advisory
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https://kde.org/info/security/advisory-20200730-1.txtVendor Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/05/msg00026.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202008-03Third Party Advisory
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https://usn.ubuntu.com/4461-1/Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4738Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-08/msg00023.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/KDE/ark/commits/masterRelease Notes · Third Party Advisory
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https://invent.kde.org/utilities/ark/-/commit/0df592524fed305d6fbe74ddf8a196bc9ffdb92fPatch · Vendor Advisory
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https://kde.org/info/security/advisory-20200730-1.txtVendor Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/05/msg00026.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2020-16116
CVSS Score3.3 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
Affected5 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 3, 2020
Related CVEs (CWE-22)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-16116 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.