CVE-2020-15801: netapp max_data Untrusted Search Path
CVSS: 9.8v3.1CriticalModified
Published 17-07-2020Last modified 14-10-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-15801 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Untrusted Search Path vulnerability in netapp max_data. EPSS estimates a 3.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 89.4% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.8/10
010
Critical · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
3.63%
0%100%
Low · +0.18 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Advisory lineage
Upstream 0 · Downstream 10 · Related 10Timeline
- 17-07-2020PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 14-10-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
In Python 3.8.4, sys.path restrictions specified in a python38._pth file are ignored, allowing code to be loaded from arbitrary locations. The <executable-name>._pth file (e.g., the python._pth file) is not affected.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsCritical 9.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
High 7.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
3.63%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
89%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.18 pp
From 3.45% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score3.63%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
2 vendors · 2 products