Is CVE-2024-20380 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-20380 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-20380 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-20380 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-20380?

CVE-2024-20380 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2024-20380

CWE-475Published: April 18, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability in the HTML parser of ClamAV could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected device.

The vulnerability is due to an issue in the C to Rust foreign function interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting a crafted file containing HTML content to be scanned by ClamAV on an affected device. An exploit could allow the attacker to cause the ClamAV scanning process to terminate, resulting in a DoS condition on the affected software.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-20380 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 availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.