Is CVE-2024-20080 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-20080 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-20080 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-20080 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-20080?

CVE-2024-20080 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-20080

CWE-295Published: July 1, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In gnss service, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to improper certificate validation. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS08720039; Issue ID: MSV-1424.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-20080 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.