CVE-2020-27192

Name: CVE-2020-27192
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-17T02:15:13.627+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-27192 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. BinaryNights ForkLift 3.4 was compiled with the com.apple.security.cs.disable-library-validation flag enabled which allowed a local attacker to inject code into ForkLift. This would allow the attacker to run malicious code with escalated privileges through ForkLift's helper tool.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

BinaryNights ForkLift 3.4 was compiled with the com.apple.security.cs.disable-library-validation flag enabled which allowed a local attacker to inject code into ForkLift. This would allow the attacker to run malicious code with escalated privileges through ForkLift's helper tool.

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

0.38%

29.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Binarynights	Forklift	<= 3.4

References

https://insinuator.net/2020/11/forklift-lpe/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://insinuator.net/2020/11/forklift-lpe/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 17, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-27192?

How severe is CVE-2020-27192?

CVE-2020-27192 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27192?

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Source: NVD / NIST