CVE-2020-8095: bitdefender bitdefender total security 2020 Link Following
CVSS: 5.5v3.1MediumModified
Published 30-01-2020Last modified 17-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-8095 is a medium (CVSS 5.5) Link Following vulnerability in bitdefender bitdefender total security 2020. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 38.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.5/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.47%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 30-01-2020PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 17-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A vulnerability in the improper handling of junctions before deletion in Bitdefender Total Security 2020 can allow an attacker to to trigger a denial of service on the affected device.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsMedium 5.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSources2 sources · 4.9–5.5
- CVE.orgCNA4.9MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:HDiffers
Medium 4.9Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:CSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.47%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
39%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.47% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.47%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-59Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.
- CWE-20Improper Input ValidationThe product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
Affected systems
Bitdefender2 products
- bitdefender total security 2020≥ unspecified, < 24.9
- total_security_2020< 24.9
1 vendor · 2 products