CVE-2020-16989

Name: CVE-2020-16989
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-11T07:15:13.123+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-16989 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Azure Sphere Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Azure Sphere Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.70%

48.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Azure Sphere	< 20.07

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16989Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16989Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-16989?

Azure Sphere Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2020-16989?

CVE-2020-16989 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16989?

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-2020-16989?

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Source: NVD / NIST