CVE-2020-8744

Name: CVE-2020-8744
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-12T18:15:17.22+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-8744 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper initialization in subsystem for Intel(R) CSME versions before12.0.70, 13.0.40, 13.30.10, 14.0.45 and 14.5.25, Intel(R) TXE versions before 4.0.30 Intel(R) SPS versions before E3_05.01.04.200 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper initialization in subsystem for Intel(R) CSME versions before12.0.70, 13.0.40, 13.30.10, 14.0.45 and 14.5.25, Intel(R) TXE versions before 4.0.30 Intel(R) SPS versions before E3_05.01.04.200 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

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

0.36%

27.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-665

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Converged Security And Management Engine	< 12.0.70
Intel	Converged Security And Management Engine	>= 13.0.0, < 13.0.40
Intel	Converged Security And Management Engine	>= 13.30.0, < 13.30.10
Intel	Converged Security And Management Engine	>= 14.0.0, < 14.0.45
Intel	Converged Security And Management Engine	>= 14.5.0, < 14.5.25
Intel	Server Platform Services	< e3_05.01.04.200
Intel	Trusted Execution Engine	< 4.0.30
Siemens	Simatic S7-1518-4 Pn\/Dp Mfp Firmware	All versions
Siemens	Simatic S7-1518f-4 Pn\/Dp Mfp Firmware	All versions
Siemens	Simatic S7-1500 Firmware	All versions

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-501073.pdfPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201113-0002/Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201113-0004/Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201113-0005/Third Party Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00391Vendor Advisory
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-501073.pdfPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201113-0002/Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201113-0004/Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201113-0005/Third Party Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00391Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 12, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8744?

How severe is CVE-2020-8744?

CVE-2020-8744 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8744?

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