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CVE-2020-4066: In Limdu before 0.95, the trainBatch function has a command injection vulnerability

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LOW 3.8UPGRADE

CVE-2020-4066 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.8) affecting limdu. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In Limdu before 0.95, the trainBatch function has a command injection vulnerability. Clients of the Limdu library are unlikely to be aware of this, so they might unwittingly write code that contains a vulnerability. This has been patched in 0.95.

Why this priority

  • No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score3.8 (Low)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededHigh
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-78
Published2020-06-22
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: limdu project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

limdu project limdu UPGRADE
Affected: < 0.9.5
Fixed in: 0.9.5
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy limdu || rpm -q limdu || limdu --version
2. UPGRADE to 0.9.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade limdu
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade limdu
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-2020-4066?

limdu: upgrade to 0.9.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-4066 being exploited?

CVE-2020-4066 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-2020-4066 affect?

CVE-2020-4066 affects limdu. Severity is low (CVSS 3.8). In Limdu before 0.95, the trainBatch function has a command injection vulnerability. Clients of the Limdu library are unlikely to be aware of this, so they might unwittingly write code that contains a vulnerability. This has been patched in

How urgent is CVE-2020-4066?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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