CVE-2020-27940

Name: CVE-2020-27940
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-09-08T15:15:08.99+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-27940 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed with improved file handling. This issue is fixed in Apple TV app for Fire OS 6.1.0.6A142:7.1.0. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This issue was addressed with improved file handling. This issue is fixed in Apple TV app for Fire OS 6.1.0.6A142:7.1.0. An attacker with file system access may modify scripts used by the app.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.73%

49.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Apple Tv	< 5.1

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212197Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212197Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 8, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-27940?

This issue was addressed with improved file handling. This issue is fixed in Apple TV app for Fire OS 6.1.0.6A142:7.1.0. An attacker with file system access may modify scripts used by the app.

How severe is CVE-2020-27940?

CVE-2020-27940 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27940?

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-2020-27940?

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Source: NVD / NIST