CVE-2020-16992

Name: CVE-2020-16992
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-11T07:15:13.34+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-16992 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Azure Sphere Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 1.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Azure Sphere Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.40%

68.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Azure Sphere	< 20.09

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16992Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1133Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16992Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1133Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-16992?

Azure Sphere Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2020-16992?

CVE-2020-16992 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16992?

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-2020-16992?

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Source: NVD / NIST