PatchTheCVECVE-2020-11052: In Sorcery before 0.15.0, there is a brute force vulnerability when using password authentication via Sorcery
CVE-2020-11052 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.3) affecting sorcery. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
In Sorcery before 0.15.0, there is a brute force vulnerability when using password authentication via Sorcery. The brute force protection submodule will prevent a brute force attack for the defined lockout period, but once expired, protection will not be re-enabled until a user or malicious actor logs in successfully. This does not affect users that do not use the built-in brute force protection submodule, nor users that use permanent account loc
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.3 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.6% (top 24%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-307 |
| Published | 2020-05-07 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2020-11052?
sorcery: upgrade to 0.15.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-11052 being exploited?
CVE-2020-11052 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2020-11052 affect?
CVE-2020-11052 affects sorcery. Severity is high (CVSS 8.3). In Sorcery before 0.15.0, there is a brute force vulnerability when using password authentication via Sorcery. The brute force protection submodule will prevent a brute force attack for the defined lockout period, but once expired, protecti
How urgent is CVE-2020-11052?
Priority 53/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action