CVE-2020-3861

Name: CVE-2020-3861
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-27T21:15:17.833+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-3861 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The issue was addressed with improved permissions logic. This issue is fixed in iTunes for Windows 12.10.4. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The issue was addressed with improved permissions logic. This issue is fixed in iTunes for Windows 12.10.4. A user may gain access to protected parts of the file system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.40%

32.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Itunes	< 12.10.4

References

https://support.apple.com/HT210923Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT210923Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 27, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-3861?

The issue was addressed with improved permissions logic. This issue is fixed in iTunes for Windows 12.10.4. A user may gain access to protected parts of the file system.

How severe is CVE-2020-3861?

CVE-2020-3861 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-3861?

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-2020-3861?

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Source: NVD / NIST