CVE-2020-9759

Name: CVE-2020-9759
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-23T16:15:17.86+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-9759 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A Vulnerability of LG Electronic web OS TV Emulator could allow an attacker to escalate privileges and overwrite certain files. This vulnerability is due to wrong environment setting. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Vulnerability of LG Electronic web OS TV Emulator could allow an attacker to escalate privileges and overwrite certain files. This vulnerability is due to wrong environment setting. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability through crafted configuration files and executable files.

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

0.49%

38.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-494

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Lg	Webos	All versions

References

https://blog.recurity-labs.com/2021-02-03/webOS_Pt1.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/09/msg00018.htmlMailing List, Not Applicable, Third Party Advisory
https://blog.recurity-labs.com/2021-02-03/webOS_Pt1.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/09/msg00018.htmlMailing List, Not Applicable, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 23, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-9759?

How severe is CVE-2020-9759?

CVE-2020-9759 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9759?

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Source: NVD / NIST