CVE-2020-16981

Name: CVE-2020-16981
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-11T07:15:12.577+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-16981 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Azure Sphere Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Azure Sphere Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.68%

47.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Azure Sphere	< 20.08

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16981Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16981Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 11, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-16981?

Azure Sphere Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2020-16981?

CVE-2020-16981 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16981?

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-2020-16981?

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Source: NVD / NIST