CVE-2020-13160

Name: CVE-2020-13160
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-09T17:15:10.283+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 80.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-13160 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. AnyDesk before 5.5.3 on Linux and FreeBSD has a format string vulnerability that can be exploited for remote code execution.. EPSS estimates a 80.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

AnyDesk before 5.5.3 on Linux and FreeBSD has a format string vulnerability that can be exploited for remote code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

80.55%

99.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-134

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Anydesk	Anydesk	< 5.5.3

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158291/AnyDesk-GUI-Format-String-Write.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161628/AnyDesk-5.5.2-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://devel0pment.de/?p=1881Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://download.anydesk.com/changelog.txtRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158291/AnyDesk-GUI-Format-String-Write.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161628/AnyDesk-5.5.2-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://devel0pment.de/?p=1881Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://download.anydesk.com/changelog.txtRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-13160?

AnyDesk before 5.5.3 on Linux and FreeBSD has a format string vulnerability that can be exploited for remote code execution.

How severe is CVE-2020-13160?

CVE-2020-13160 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 80.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-13160?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-13160?

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Source: NVD / NIST