What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-11936?

CVE-2020-11936 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.1 (Low). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Which versions of Apport are affected by CVE-2020-11936?

CVE-2020-11936 is a low-severity vulnerability (CVSS 3.1). The limited severity suggests constrained impact, typically requiring specific conditions or local access for exploitation.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2020-11936?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-11936. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.2%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2020-11936?

During next maintenance window: Apply vendor patches when convenient. Monitor vendor channels for updates.

Apport CVE-2020-11936

LOW

2025-01-31 security@ubuntu.com

Privilege Escalation Apport

3.1

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

3.1 LOW

AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:06 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Aug 26, 2025 - 17:49 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Jan 31, 2025 - 02:15 nvd

LOW 3.1

DescriptionCVE.org

gdbus setgid privilege escalation

AnalysisAI

gdbus setgid privilege escalation. Rated low severity (CVSS 3.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

Affected products include: Canonical Apport.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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CVE-2020-11936 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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Apport CVE-2020-11936

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CVSS VectorNVD

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