CVE-2020-15302: In Argent RecoveryManager before 0xdc350d09f71c48c5D22fBE2741e4d6A03970E192, the executeRecovery function does

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-15302?

recoverymanager: upgrade to 0xdc350d09f71c48c5d22fbe2741e4d6a03970e192. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-15302 being exploited?

CVE-2020-15302 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-2020-15302 affect?

CVE-2020-15302 affects recoverymanager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). In Argent RecoveryManager before 0xdc350d09f71c48c5D22fBE2741e4d6A03970E192, the executeRecovery function does not require any signatures in the zero-guardian case, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (locking) or a takeover

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-15302?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2020-15302 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting recoverymanager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In Argent RecoveryManager before 0xdc350d09f71c48c5D22fBE2741e4d6A03970E192, the executeRecovery function does not require any signatures in the zero-guardian case, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (locking) or a takeover.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 41%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-347
Published	2020-06-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: argent

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-06-25 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

argent recoverymanager UPGRADE

Affected: < 0xdc350d09f71c48c5d22fbe2741e4d6a03970e192

Fixed in: 0xdc350d09f71c48c5d22fbe2741e4d6a03970e192

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy recoverymanager || rpm -q recoverymanager || recoverymanager --version

2. UPGRADE to 0xdc350d09f71c48c5d22fbe2741e4d6a03970e192 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade recoverymanager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade recoverymanager

Note

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

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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-2020-15302?

recoverymanager: upgrade to 0xdc350d09f71c48c5d22fbe2741e4d6a03970e192. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-15302 being exploited?

CVE-2020-15302 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-2020-15302 affect?

CVE-2020-15302 affects recoverymanager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). In Argent RecoveryManager before 0xdc350d09f71c48c5D22fBE2741e4d6A03970E192, the executeRecovery function does not require any signatures in the zero-guardian case, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (locking) or a takeover

How urgent is CVE-2020-15302?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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