CVE-2020-24904

Name: CVE-2020-24904
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-11T14:15:10.563+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-24904 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in attach parameter in GNOME Gmail version 2.5.4, allows remote attackers to gain sensitive information via crafted "mailto" link.. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in attach parameter in GNOME Gmail version 2.5.4, allows remote attackers to gain sensitive information via crafted "mailto" link.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.66%

47.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Davesteele	Gnome-Gmail	2.5.4

References

https://github.com/davesteele/gnome-gmail/issues/84Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/davesteele/gnome-gmail/issues/84Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 11, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-24904?

An issue was discovered in attach parameter in GNOME Gmail version 2.5.4, allows remote attackers to gain sensitive information via crafted "mailto" link.

How severe is CVE-2020-24904?

CVE-2020-24904 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24904?

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-2020-24904?

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Source: NVD / NIST