CVE-2020-27026

Name: CVE-2020-27026
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-15T16:15:15.167+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-27026 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. During boot, the device unlock interface behaves differently depending on if a fingerprint registered to the device is present. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

During boot, the device unlock interface behaves differently depending on if a fingerprint registered to the device is present. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-79776455

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.39%

31.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-203

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	11.0

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2020-12-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2020-12-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 15, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-27026?

How severe is CVE-2020-27026?

CVE-2020-27026 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27026?

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