CVE-2020-15140: In Red Discord Bot before version 3.3.11, a RCE exploit has been discovered in the Trivia module: this exploit

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-15140?

red discord bot: upgrade to 3.3.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-15140 being exploited?

CVE-2020-15140 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2020-15140 affect?

CVE-2020-15140 affects red discord bot. Severity is high (CVSS 8.2). In Red Discord Bot before version 3.3.11, a RCE exploit has been discovered in the Trivia module: this exploit allows Discord users with specifically crafted usernames to inject code into the Trivia module's leaderboard command. By abusing

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HIGH 8.2UPGRADE

CVE-2020-15140 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.2) affecting red discord bot. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In Red Discord Bot before version 3.3.11, a RCE exploit has been discovered in the Trivia module: this exploit allows Discord users with specifically crafted usernames to inject code into the Trivia module's leaderboard command. By abusing this exploit, it's possible to perform destructive actions and/or access sensitive information. This critical exploit has been fixed on version 3.3.11.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-74
Published	2020-08-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: cogboard

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-08-21 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cogboard red discord bot UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.3.11

Fixed in: 3.3.11

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy red-discord-bot || rpm -q red-discord-bot || red-discord-bot --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.3.11 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade red-discord-bot

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade red-discord-bot

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-15140?

red discord bot: upgrade to 3.3.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-15140 being exploited?

CVE-2020-15140 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-2020-15140 affect?

CVE-2020-15140 affects red discord bot. Severity is high (CVSS 8.2). In Red Discord Bot before version 3.3.11, a RCE exploit has been discovered in the Trivia module: this exploit allows Discord users with specifically crafted usernames to inject code into the Trivia module's leaderboard command. By abusing

How urgent is CVE-2020-15140?

Priority 45/100. High severity

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