CVE-2020-1707: redhat openshift
CVSS: 7.0v3.1HighModified
Published 20-03-2020Last modified 04-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-1707 is a high (CVSS 7.0) vulnerability in redhat openshift. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 16.4% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.0/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.26%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 20-03-2020PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A vulnerability was found in all openshift/postgresql-apb 4.x.x versions prior to 4.3.0, where an insecure modification vulnerability in the /etc/passwd file was found in the container openshift/postgresql-apb. An attacker with access to the container could use this flaw to modify /etc/passwd and escalate their privileges.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsHigh 7.0Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.0HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Medium 4.4Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.26%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
16%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.26% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.26%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
[unknown]1 product
Redhat1 product
- openshift≥ 4.0, < 4.3
2 vendors · 2 products