CVE-2020-8506: The Global TV application 2.3.2 for Android and 4.7.5 for iOS sends Unencrypted Analytics.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-8506?

global tv: upgrade to newer than 2.3.2; global tv: upgrade to newer than 4.7.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-8506 being exploited?

CVE-2020-8506 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-2020-8506 affect?

CVE-2020-8506 affects global tv, global tv. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The Global TV application 2.3.2 for Android and 4.7.5 for iOS sends Unencrypted Analytics.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-8506?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2020-8506 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting global tv, global tv. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Global TV application 2.3.2 for Android and 4.7.5 for iOS sends Unencrypted Analytics.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 34%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-319
Published	2020-02-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: corusent

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-02-05 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

corusent global tv UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.3.2

Fixed in: newer than 2.3.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.3.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade global-tv

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade global-tv

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

corusent global tv UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.7.5

Fixed in: newer than 4.7.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.7.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade global-tv

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade global-tv

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-8506?

global tv: upgrade to newer than 2.3.2; global tv: upgrade to newer than 4.7.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-8506 being exploited?

CVE-2020-8506 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-2020-8506 affect?

CVE-2020-8506 affects global tv, global tv. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The Global TV application 2.3.2 for Android and 4.7.5 for iOS sends Unencrypted Analytics.

How urgent is CVE-2020-8506?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

Android vulnerabilities · iOS vulnerabilities

References

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