PatchTheCVECVE-2020-13095: Little Snitch version 4.5.1 and older changed ownership of a directory path controlled by the user
CVE-2020-13095 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting little snitch. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Little Snitch version 4.5.1 and older changed ownership of a directory path controlled by the user. This allowed the user to escalate to root by linking the path to a directory containing code executed by root.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.9% (top 20%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-59 |
| Published | 2020-06-30 |
| 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-2020-13095?
little snitch: upgrade to newer than 4.5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-13095 being exploited?
CVE-2020-13095 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-2020-13095 affect?
CVE-2020-13095 affects little snitch. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Little Snitch version 4.5.1 and older changed ownership of a directory path controlled by the user. This allowed the user to escalate to root by linking the path to a directory containing code executed by root.
How urgent is CVE-2020-13095?
Priority 51/100. High severity