CVE-2020-15165: Version 1.1.6-free of Chameleon Mini Live Debugger on Google Play Store may have had it's sources or permissio

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CRITICAL 9.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2020-15165 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting chameleon mini live debugger. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Version 1.1.6-free of Chameleon Mini Live Debugger on Google Play Store may have had it's sources or permissions tampered by a malicious actor. The official maintainer of the package is recommending all users upgrade to v1.1.8 as soon as possible. For more information, review the referenced GitHub Security Advisory.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-506
Published	2020-08-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: chameleon mini live debugger project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-08-28 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

chameleon mini live debugger project chameleon mini live debugger DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1.6

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy chameleon-mini-live-debugger || rpm -q chameleon-mini-live-debugger || chameleon-mini-live-debugger --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison chameleon-mini-live-debugger sudo apt install chameleon-mini-live-debugger=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.6> sudo apt-mark hold chameleon-mini-live-debugger

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

dnf --showduplicates list chameleon-mini-live-debugger sudo dnf downgrade chameleon-mini-live-debugger-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.6> sudo dnf versionlock add chameleon-mini-live-debugger

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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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-2020-15165?

chameleon mini live debugger: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-15165 being exploited?

CVE-2020-15165 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-2020-15165 affect?

CVE-2020-15165 affects chameleon mini live debugger. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.3). Version 1.1.6-free of Chameleon Mini Live Debugger on Google Play Store may have had it's sources or permissions tampered by a malicious actor. The official maintainer of the package is recommending all users upgrade to v1.1.8 as soon as po

How urgent is CVE-2020-15165?

Priority 55/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference

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