CVE-2020-24576

Name: CVE-2020-24576
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-12T11:15:07.477+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-24576 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Netskope Client through 77 allows low-privileged users to elevate their privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM.. EPSS estimates a 2.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Netskope Client through 77 allows low-privileged users to elevate their privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.10%

79.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netskope	Netskope	<= 77

References

https://www.netskope.comVendor Advisory
https://www.netskope.com/company/security-compliance-and-assurance/release-78-security-advisory-nskpsa2020-001Vendor Advisory
https://www.netskope.comVendor Advisory
https://www.netskope.com/company/security-compliance-and-assurance/release-78-security-advisory-nskpsa2020-001Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 12, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-24576?

Netskope Client through 77 allows low-privileged users to elevate their privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM.

How severe is CVE-2020-24576?

CVE-2020-24576 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24576?

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