PatchTheCVECVE-2020-15172: The Act module for Red Discord Bot before commit 6b9f3b86 is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution
CVE-2020-15172 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.7) affecting fluffycogs. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Act module for Red Discord Bot before commit 6b9f3b86 is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution. With this exploit, Discord users can use specially crafted messages to perform destructive actions and/or access sensitive information. Unloading the Act module with `unload act` can render this exploit inaccessible.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.7 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.8% (top 21%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-502 |
| Published | 2020-09-15 |
| 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-2020-15172?
fluffycogs: upgrade to 2.0.38. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-15172 being exploited?
CVE-2020-15172 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-2020-15172 affect?
CVE-2020-15172 affects fluffycogs. Severity is high (CVSS 8.7). The Act module for Red Discord Bot before commit 6b9f3b86 is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution. With this exploit, Discord users can use specially crafted messages to perform destructive actions and/or access sensitive information. Unload
How urgent is CVE-2020-15172?
Priority 50/100. High severity