CVE-2020-8021: debian debian_linux Improper Privilege Management
CVSS: 5.3v3.1MediumModified
AliasesUBUNTU-CVE-2020-8021DEBIAN-CVE-2020-8021
Published 19-05-2020Last modified 16-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-8021 is a medium (CVSS 5.3) Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in debian debian_linux. EPSS estimates a 1.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 70% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
5.3/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
1.30%
0%100%
Low · +0.03 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1reference
Advisory lineage
Upstream 0 · Downstream 1Timeline
- 19-05-2020PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
a Improper Access Control vulnerability in of Open Build Service allows remote attackers to read files of an OBS package where the sourceaccess/access is disabled This issue affects: Open Build Service versions prior to 2.10.5.
CVSS metrics
5 scores · 4 sources · 2 versionsMedium 5.3Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:NSourcesAll 4 agree
- OSV · UbuntuEcosystem advisory · calculated5.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
- OSV · DebianEcosystem advisory · calculated5.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
- NVDNIST5.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Medium 4.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.30%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
70%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.03 pp
From 1.27% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score1.30%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (bugzilla.suse.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Debian2 products
- open-build-service< 2.9.4-4
- debian_linuxEOL9.0
Opensuse1 product
- open_build_service≥ Open Build Service, < 2.10.5 | < 2.10.5
Ubuntu1 product
- obs-buildAll versions (No fix recorded)
3 vendors · 4 products
References
5 links- bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1171649X Refsource CONFIRMREPORTExploitIssue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
- lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/02/msg00006.htmlMailing ListX Refsource MLISTThird Party Advisory