CVE-2020-36448: An issue was discovered in the cache crate through 2020-11-24 for Rust

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-36448?

cache: upgrade to newer than 2020-11-24. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-36448 being exploited?

CVE-2020-36448 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-2020-36448 affect?

CVE-2020-36448 affects cache. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). An issue was discovered in the cache crate through 2020-11-24 for Rust. There are unconditional implementations of Send and Sync for Cache .

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HIGH 8.1REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2020-36448 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting cache. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in the cache crate through 2020-11-24 for Rust. There are unconditional implementations of Send and Sync for Cache<K>.

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	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 34%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-77
Published	2021-08-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: cache project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-08-08 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cache project cache UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2020-11-24

Fixed in: newer than 2020-11-24

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2020-11-24 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade cache

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-2020-36448?

cache: upgrade to newer than 2020-11-24. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-36448 being exploited?

CVE-2020-36448 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-2020-36448 affect?

CVE-2020-36448 affects cache. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). An issue was discovered in the cache crate through 2020-11-24 for Rust. There are unconditional implementations of Send and Sync for Cache<K>.

How urgent is CVE-2020-36448?

Priority 55/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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