Is CVE-2020-24639 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-24639 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-24639 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-24639 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-24639?

CVE-2020-24639 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2020-24639

CWE-502Published: January 15, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

There is a vulnerability caused by unsafe Java deserialization that allows for arbitrary command execution in a containerized environment within Airwave Glass before 1.3.3. Successful exploitation can lead to complete compromise of the underlying host operating system.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-24639 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-502): Insecure deserialization vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious objects during deserialization, potentially enabling remote code execution.