PatchTheCVECVE-2020-11867: Audacity through 2.3.3 saves temporary files to /var/tmp/audacity-$USER by default
CVE-2020-11867 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.3) affecting audacity, fedora. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Audacity through 2.3.3 saves temporary files to /var/tmp/audacity-$USER by default. After Audacity creates the temporary directory, it sets its permissions to 755. Any user on the system can read and play the temporary audio .au files located there.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 3.3 (Low) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 59%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-276 |
| Published | 2020-11-30 |
| 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-2020-11867?
audacity: upgrade to newer than 2.3.3; fedora: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-11867 being exploited?
CVE-2020-11867 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-2020-11867 affect?
CVE-2020-11867 affects audacity, fedora. Severity is low (CVSS 3.3). Audacity through 2.3.3 saves temporary files to /var/tmp/audacity-$USER by default. After Audacity creates the temporary directory, it sets its permissions to 755. Any user on the system can read and play the temporary audio .au files locat
How urgent is CVE-2020-11867?
Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.