PatchTheCVECVE-2020-5764: MX Player Android App versions prior to v1.24.5, are vulnerable to a directory traversal vulnerability when us
CVE-2020-5764 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting mx player. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
MX Player Android App versions prior to v1.24.5, are vulnerable to a directory traversal vulnerability when user is using the MX Transfer feature in "Receive" mode. An attacker can exploit this by connecting to the MX Transfer session as a "sender" and sending a MessageType of "FILE_LIST" with a "name" field containing directory traversal characters (../). This will result in the file being transferred to the victim's phone, but being saved outsi
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Adjacent network |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.0% (top 19%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2020-07-08 |
| 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-2020-5764?
mx player: upgrade to 1.24.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-5764 being exploited?
CVE-2020-5764 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-2020-5764 affect?
CVE-2020-5764 affects mx player. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). MX Player Android App versions prior to v1.24.5, are vulnerable to a directory traversal vulnerability when user is using the MX Transfer feature in "Receive" mode. An attacker can exploit this by connecting to the MX Transfer session as a
How urgent is CVE-2020-5764?
Priority 56/100. High severity; Public exploit reference