CVE-2020-15349: BinaryNights ForkLift 3.x before 3.4 has a local privilege escalation vulnerability because the privileged hel

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2020-15349 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting forklift. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

BinaryNights ForkLift 3.x before 3.4 has a local privilege escalation vulnerability because the privileged helper tool implements an XPC interface that allows file operations to any process (copy, move, delete) as root and changing permissions.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 45%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2020-11-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: binarynights

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-11-17 02:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

binarynights forklift UPGRADE

Affected: >= 3.0 and < 3.4

Fixed in: 3.4

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 3.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade forklift

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison forklift sudo apt install forklift=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo apt-mark hold forklift

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list forklift sudo dnf downgrade forklift-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add forklift

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-2020-15349?

forklift: upgrade to 3.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-15349 being exploited?

CVE-2020-15349 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-2020-15349 affect?

CVE-2020-15349 affects forklift. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). BinaryNights ForkLift 3.x before 3.4 has a local privilege escalation vulnerability because the privileged helper tool implements an XPC interface that allows file operations to any process (copy, move, delete) as root and changing permissi

How urgent is CVE-2020-15349?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2020-27192 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE BinaryNights ForkLift 3.4 was compiled with the com.apple.security.cs.disable-library-validation flag enabled

References

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