CVE-2020-8895

Name: CVE-2020-8895
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-21T18:15:12.797+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-8895 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Untrusted Search Path vulnerability in the windows installer of Google Earth Pro versions prior to 7.3.3 allows an attacker to insert malicious local files to execute unauthenticated remote code on the targeted system.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted Search Path vulnerability in the windows installer of Google Earth Pro versions prior to 7.3.3 allows an attacker to insert malicious local files to execute unauthenticated remote code on the targeted system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.19%

8.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Earth	< 7.3.3

References

https://support.google.com/earth/answer/40901?hl=enVendor Advisory
https://support.google.com/earth/answer/40901?hl=enVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8895?

How severe is CVE-2020-8895?

CVE-2020-8895 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8895?

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