CVE-2020-13541: An exploitable local privilege elevation vulnerability exists in the file system permissions of the Mobile-911

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2020-13541 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting mobile-911 server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An exploitable local privilege elevation vulnerability exists in the file system permissions of the Mobile-911 Server V2.5 install directory. Depending on the vector chosen, an attacker can overwrite the service executable and execute arbitrary code with System privileges or replace other files within the installation folder that could lead to local privilege escalation.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 50%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-276
Published	2021-01-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Talos · Vendor: win911

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-01-05 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

win911 mobile-911 server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mobile-911-server || rpm -q mobile-911-server || mobile-911-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mobile-911-server sudo apt install mobile-911-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5> sudo apt-mark hold mobile-911-server

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list mobile-911-server sudo dnf downgrade mobile-911-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5> sudo dnf versionlock add mobile-911-server

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-13541?

mobile-911 server: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-13541 being exploited?

CVE-2020-13541 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-2020-13541 affect?

CVE-2020-13541 affects mobile-911 server. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An exploitable local privilege elevation vulnerability exists in the file system permissions of the Mobile-911 Server V2.5 install directory. Depending on the vector chosen, an attacker can overwrite the service executable and execute arbit

How urgent is CVE-2020-13541?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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