CVE-2020-24159

Name: CVE-2020-24159
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-03T17:15:11.223+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-24159 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. NetEase Youdao Dictionary has a DLL hijacking vulnerability, which can be exploited by attackers to gain server permissions. This affects Guangzhou NetEase Youdao Dictionary 8.9.2.0.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NetEase Youdao Dictionary has a DLL hijacking vulnerability, which can be exploited by attackers to gain server permissions. This affects Guangzhou NetEase Youdao Dictionary 8.9.2.0.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.40%

32.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
163	Netease Youdao Dictionary	8.9.2.0

References

https://www.cnvd.org.cn/flaw/show/2104833Third Party Advisory
https://www.cnvd.org.cn/flaw/show/2104833Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 3, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-24159?

NetEase Youdao Dictionary has a DLL hijacking vulnerability, which can be exploited by attackers to gain server permissions. This affects Guangzhou NetEase Youdao Dictionary 8.9.2.0.

How severe is CVE-2020-24159?

CVE-2020-24159 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24159?

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