CVE-2020-22570

Name: CVE-2020-22570
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-22T19:16:19.297+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.98%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-22570 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Memcached 1.6.0 before 1.6.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a crafted meta command.. EPSS estimates a 0.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Memcached 1.6.0 before 1.6.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a crafted meta command.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.98%

57.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-77

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Memcached	Memcached	>= 1.6.0, < 1.6.3

References

https://github.com/memcached/memcached/issues/636Exploit, Issue Tracking
https://github.com/memcached/memcached/issues/636Exploit, Issue Tracking

Timeline

Published: Aug 22, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-22570?

Memcached 1.6.0 before 1.6.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a crafted meta command.

How severe is CVE-2020-22570?

CVE-2020-22570 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-22570?

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-2020-22570?

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Source: NVD / NIST