Is CVE-2020-8025 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-8025 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-8025 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2020-8025 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-8025?

CVE-2020-8025 has a CVSS score of 9.3 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2020-8025

CWE-279Published: August 7, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A Incorrect Execution-Assigned Permissions vulnerability in the permissions package of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12-SP4, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15-LTSS, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP 15; openSUSE Leap 15.1, openSUSE Tumbleweed sets the permissions for some of the directories of the pcp package to unintended settings. This issue affects: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12-SP4 permissions versions prior to 20170707-3.24.1. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15-LTSS permissions versions prior to 20180125-3.27.1. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP 15 permissions versions prior to 20180125-3.27.1. openSUSE Leap 15.1 permissions versions prior to 20181116-lp151.4.24.1. openSUSE Tumbleweed permissions versions prior to 20200624.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-8025 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

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 9.3.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.