MEDIUM
CVE-2020-7069
CWE-20Published: October 2, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
In PHP versions 7.2.x below 7.2.34, 7.3.x below 7.3.23 and 7.4.x below 7.4.11, when AES-CCM mode is used with openssl_encrypt() function with 12 bytes IV, only first 7 bytes of the IV is actually used. This can lead to both decreased security and incorrect encryption data.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-7069 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
ADVISORYhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/4583-1/
ADVISORYhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/4583-1/
All References (26)
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00045.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00067.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=79601Issue Tracking · Patch · Vendor Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202012-16Third Party Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201016-0001/Third Party Advisory
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https://usn.ubuntu.com/4583-1/Third Party Advisory
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https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4856Third Party Advisory
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https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuApr2021.htmlPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.htmlPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2021-14Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00045.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00067.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2020-7069
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected8 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 2, 2020
Related CVEs (CWE-20)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-7069 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. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.