CVE-2020-17100

Name: CVE-2020-17100
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-11T07:15:19.293+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-17100 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Visual Studio Tampering Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Visual Studio Tampering Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.80%

51.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Visual Studio 2017	>= 15.0, <= 15.9
Microsoft	Visual Studio 2019	>= 16.0, <= 16.6
Microsoft	Visual Studio 2019	16.8

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-17100Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-17100Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-17100?

Visual Studio Tampering Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2020-17100?

CVE-2020-17100 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-17100?

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-2020-17100?

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Source: NVD / NIST