PatchTheCVECVE-2020-35927: An issue was discovered in the thex crate through 2020-12-08 for Rust
CVE-2020-35927 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting thex. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An issue was discovered in the thex crate through 2020-12-08 for Rust. Thex<T> allows cross-thread data races of non-Send types.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 76%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2020-12-31 |
| 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-2020-35927?
thex: upgrade to newer than 2020-12-08. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-35927 being exploited?
CVE-2020-35927 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-2020-35927 affect?
CVE-2020-35927 affects thex. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). An issue was discovered in the thex crate through 2020-12-08 for Rust. Thex<T> allows cross-thread data races of non-Send types.
How urgent is CVE-2020-35927?
Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.