Is CVE-2020-8655 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2020-8655 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2020-8655 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2020-8655 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-8655?

CVE-2020-8655 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2020-8655

Published: November 3, 2021

EPSS:88.07%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.5th

Official Description

EyesOfNetwork contains an improper privilege management vulnerability that may allow a user to run commands as root via a crafted Nmap Scripting Engine (NSE) script to nmap7.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

EyesOfNetwork Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability

EyesOfNetwork contains an improper privilege management vulnerability that may allow a user to run commands as root via a crafted Nmap Scripting Engine (NSE) script to nmap7.

Added to KEV: 2021-11-03Federal patch deadline: 2022-05-03

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

EyesOfNetwork contains a privilege management flaw that allows a user to execute commands as root by crafting a malicious Nmap Scripting Engine (NSE) script. With an EPSS score of 0.88073, there is a very high likelihood of this vulnerability being exploited, and its inclusion in CISA's KEV confirms active exploitation. This is a severe issue as it grants root access.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild. The ability to run commands as root via a crafted script suggests it can be exploited remotely if the Nmap service is exposed.

Recommended Action

Apply all available security updates for EyesOfNetwork to address the improper privilege management. Implement strict controls over Nmap Scripting Engine (NSE) script execution and user permissions.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-8655 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

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

CISA has added CVE-2020-8655 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.