Is CVE-2020-7954 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-7954 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-7954 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2020-7954 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-7954?

CVE-2020-7954 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2020-7954

CWE-306Published: February 6, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue was discovered in OpServices OpMon 9.3.2. Starting from the apache user account, it is possible to perform privilege escalation through the lack of correct configuration in the server's sudoers file, which by default allows the execution of programs (e.g. nmap) without the need for a password with sudo.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-7954 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

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 7.8.