CVE-2020-6546

Name: CVE-2020-6546
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-21T20:15:13.807+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-6546 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Inappropriate implementation in installer in Google Chrome prior to 84.0.4147.125 allowed a local attacker to potentially elevate privilege via a crafted filesystem.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Inappropriate implementation in installer in Google Chrome prior to 84.0.4147.125 allowed a local attacker to potentially elevate privilege via a crafted filesystem.

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

0.20%

10.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	< 84.0.4147.125
Debian	Debian Linux	10.0
Fedoraproject	Fedora	33

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://crbug.com/1100280Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/EE7XWIZBME7JAY7N6CGPET4CLNHHEIVT/
https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4824Third Party Advisory
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://crbug.com/1100280Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/EE7XWIZBME7JAY7N6CGPET4CLNHHEIVT/
https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4824Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 21, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-6546?

Inappropriate implementation in installer in Google Chrome prior to 84.0.4147.125 allowed a local attacker to potentially elevate privilege via a crafted filesystem.

How severe is CVE-2020-6546?

CVE-2020-6546 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6546?

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-2020-6546?

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Source: NVD / NIST