CVE-2020-15596: hp elite_x2_1012_g1_firmware Uncontrolled Search Path Element
CVSS: 6.7v3.1MediumModified
Published 12-08-2020Last modified 04-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-15596 is a medium (CVSS 6.7) Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in hp elite_x2_1012_g1_firmware. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 38.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.7/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.46%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 12-08-2020PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The ALPS ALPINE touchpad driver before 8.2206.1717.634, as used on various Dell, HP, and Lenovo laptops, allows attackers to conduct Path Disclosure attacks via a "fake" DLL file.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsMedium 6.7Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 4.6Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.46%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
39%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.46% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.46%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Hp14 products
- elite_x2_1012_g1_firmware< 8.2206.1717.166
- elite_x2_1012_g2_firmware< 8.2206.1717.634
- elitebook_1030_g1_firmware< 8.2206.1717.166
- elitebook_1040_g4_firmware< 8.2206.1717.634
- elitebook_folio_1040_g3_firmware< 8.2206.1717.166
1 vendor · 14 products