CVE-2020-9072

Name: CVE-2020-9072
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-27T15:15:13.313+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-9072 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Huawei OSD product with versions earlier than OSD_uwp_9.0.32.0 have a local privilege escalation vulnerability. An authenticated, local attacker can constructs a specific file path to exploit this vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Huawei OSD product with versions earlier than OSD_uwp_9.0.32.0 have a local privilege escalation vulnerability. An authenticated, local attacker can constructs a specific file path to exploit this vulnerability. Successful exploitation may cause the attacker to obtain a higher privilege.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.22%

12.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Osd Firmware	< osd_uwp_9.0.32.0

References

https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200422-01-osd-enVendor Advisory
https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200422-01-osd-enVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-9072?

How severe is CVE-2020-9072?

CVE-2020-9072 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9072?

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