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

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-27192?

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

Q: Is CVE-2020-27192 being exploited?

CVE-2020-27192 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-2020-27192 affect?

CVE-2020-27192 affects forklift. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). BinaryNights ForkLift 3.4 was compiled with the com.apple.security.cs.disable-library-validation flag enabled which allowed a local attacker to inject code into ForkLift. This would allow the attacker to run malicious code with escalated pr

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-27192?

Priority 40/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2020-27192 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 3.4 was compiled with the com.apple.security.cs.disable-library-validation flag enabled which allowed a local attacker to inject code into ForkLift. This would allow the attacker to run malicious code with escalated privileges through ForkLift's helper tool.

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	0.4% (top 67%)
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 03:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

binarynights forklift UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.4

Fixed in: newer than 3.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-27192?

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

Is CVE-2020-27192 being exploited?

CVE-2020-27192 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-2020-27192 affect?

CVE-2020-27192 affects forklift. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). BinaryNights ForkLift 3.4 was compiled with the com.apple.security.cs.disable-library-validation flag enabled which allowed a local attacker to inject code into ForkLift. This would allow the attacker to run malicious code with escalated pr

How urgent is CVE-2020-27192?

Priority 40/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2020-15349 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE BinaryNights ForkLift 3.x before 3.4 has a local privilege escalation vulnerability because the privileged hel

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