Is CVE-2020-26292 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-26292 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-26292 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-26292 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-26292?

CVE-2020-26292 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2020-26292

CWE-507Published: January 4, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Creeper is an experimental dynamic, interpreted language. The binary release of Creeper Interpreter 1.1.3 contains potential malware. The compromised binary release was available for a few hours between December 26, 2020 at 3:22 PM EST to December 26, 2020 at 11:00 PM EST. If you used the source code, you are **NOT** affected. This only affects the binary releases. The binary of unknown quality has been removed from the release. If you have downloaded the binary, please delete it and run a reputable antivirus scanner to ensure that your computer is clean.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-26292 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.