PatchTheCVECVE-2020-36466: An issue was discovered in the cgc crate through 2020-12-10 for Rust
CVE-2020-36466 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting cgc. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An issue was discovered in the cgc crate through 2020-12-10 for Rust. Ptr implements Send and Sync for all types.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.9 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.0% (top 38%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2021-08-08 |
| 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-2020-36466?
cgc: upgrade to newer than 2020-12-10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-36466 being exploited?
CVE-2020-36466 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-2020-36466 affect?
CVE-2020-36466 affects cgc. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). An issue was discovered in the cgc crate through 2020-12-10 for Rust. Ptr implements Send and Sync for all types.
How urgent is CVE-2020-36466?
Priority 46/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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- CVE-2020-36468 MEDIUM 5.9 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in the cgc crate through 2020-12-10 for Rust
- CVE-2020-36467 MEDIUM 5.9 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in the cgc crate through 2020-12-10 for Rust