CVE-2020-1230

Name: CVE-2020-1230
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-09T20:15:15.413+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 7.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-1230 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the VBScript engine handles objects in memory, aka 'VBScript Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1213, CVE-2020-1214, CVE-2020-1215, CVE-2020-1216, CVE-2020-1260.. EPSS estimates a 7.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the VBScript engine handles objects in memory, aka 'VBScript Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1213, CVE-2020-1214, CVE-2020-1215, CVE-2020-1216, CVE-2020-1260.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

7.08%

93.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	11
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	9

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1230Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1230Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 9, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-1230?

How severe is CVE-2020-1230?

CVE-2020-1230 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 7.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-1230?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST