CVE-2020-16996

Name: CVE-2020-16996
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-10T00:15:13.747+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 2.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-16996 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Kerberos Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 2.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Kerberos Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.54%

82.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	20h2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	1903
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	1909
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	2004
Microsoft	Windows Server 2019	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 10, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-16996?

Kerberos Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2020-16996?

CVE-2020-16996 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16996?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST