CVE-2020-26947: monero-wallet-gui in Monero GUI before 0.17.1.0 includes the

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-26947?

monero: upgrade to 0.17.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-26947 being exploited?

CVE-2020-26947 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-2020-26947 affect?

CVE-2020-26947 affects monero. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). monero-wallet-gui in Monero GUI before 0.17.1.0 includes the . directory in an embedded RPATH (with a preference ahead of /usr/lib), which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse library in the current working directory.

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2020-26947 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting monero. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

monero-wallet-gui in Monero GUI before 0.17.1.0 includes the . directory in an embedded RPATH (with a preference ahead of /usr/lib), which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse library in the current working directory.

Why this priority

High severity

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	0.3% (top 73%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-427
Published	2020-10-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: getmonero

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-10-10 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

getmonero monero UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.17.1.0

Fixed in: 0.17.1.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 0.17.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade monero

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-2020-26947?

monero: upgrade to 0.17.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-26947 being exploited?

CVE-2020-26947 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-2020-26947 affect?

CVE-2020-26947 affects monero. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). monero-wallet-gui in Monero GUI before 0.17.1.0 includes the . directory in an embedded RPATH (with a preference ahead of /usr/lib), which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse library in the current working directory.

How urgent is CVE-2020-26947?

Priority 34/100. High severity

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