CVE-2020-16007

Name: CVE-2020-16007
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-03T03:15:15.37+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-16007 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Insufficient data validation in installer in Google Chrome prior to 86.0.4240.183 allowed a local attacker to potentially elevate privilege via a crafted filesystem.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Insufficient data validation in installer in Google Chrome prior to 86.0.4240.183 allowed a local attacker to potentially elevate privilege via a crafted filesystem.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.27%

18.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Google	Chrome	< 86.0.4240.183	—
Opensuse	Backports Sle	15.0	Sp1
Debian	Debian Linux	10.0	—
Opensuse	Leap	15.1	—
Opensuse	Leap	15.2	—

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-11/msg00016.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-11/msg00017.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/11/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.htmlRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://crbug.com/1125018Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4824Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-11/msg00016.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-11/msg00017.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/11/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.htmlRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://crbug.com/1125018Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4824Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 3, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-16007?

Insufficient data validation in installer in Google Chrome prior to 86.0.4240.183 allowed a local attacker to potentially elevate privilege via a crafted filesystem.

How severe is CVE-2020-16007?

CVE-2020-16007 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16007?

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-2020-16007?

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Source: NVD / NIST