PatchTheCVECVE-2026-20713: Always-incorrect control flow implementation in some firmware for some Intel(R) Xeon(R) processors may allow a
CVE-2026-20713 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.5) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Always-incorrect control flow implementation in some firmware for some Intel(R) Xeon(R) processors may allow an escalation of privilege. System software adversary with a privileged user combined with a high complexity attack may enable escalation of privilege. This result may potentially occur via local access when attack requirements are not present without special internal knowledge and requires no user interaction. The potential vulnerability
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.1% (top 99%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-670 |
| Published | 2026-08-11 |
| Last modified | 2026-08-12 |
Last updated 2026-08-12 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Advisories and coverage
Official advisories
- Google Cloud Security Bulletins: GCP-2026-053 2026-10-26
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-2026-20713?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-20713 being exploited?
CVE-2026-20713 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-2026-20713 affect?
CVE-2026-20713 affects affected software. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.5). Always-incorrect control flow implementation in some firmware for some Intel(R) Xeon(R) processors may allow an escalation of privilege. System software adversary with a privileged user combined with a high complexity attack may enable esca
How urgent is CVE-2026-20713?
Priority 16/100. No elevated risk signals yet.