CVE-2020-26947

Name: CVE-2020-26947
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-10T21:15:11.957+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-26947 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. monero-wallet-gui in Monero GUI before 0.17.1.0 includes the . directory in an embedded RPATH (with a preference ahead of /usr/lib), which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse library in the current working directory.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

monero-wallet-gui in Monero GUI before 0.17.1.0 includes the . directory in an embedded RPATH (with a preference ahead of /usr/lib), which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse library in the current working directory.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.35%

27.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Getmonero	Monero	< 0.17.1.0

References

https://github.com/monero-project/monero-gui/commit/6ed536982953d870010d8fa065dccbffeb6cae50Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/monero-project/monero-gui/issues/3142#issuecomment-705940446Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/monero-project/monero-gui/commit/6ed536982953d870010d8fa065dccbffeb6cae50Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/monero-project/monero-gui/issues/3142#issuecomment-705940446Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 10, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-26947?

How severe is CVE-2020-26947?

CVE-2020-26947 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-26947?

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