CVE-2020-27228

Public Exploit

Description

An incorrect default permissions vulnerability exists in the installation functionality of OpenClinic GA 5.173.3. Overwriting the binary can result in privilege escalation. An attacker can replace a file to exploit this vulnerability.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.14%
Third-Party Advisory talosintelligence.com
Affected: n/a OpenClinic
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1204 exploit third party advisory technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-27228?
CVE-2020-27228 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-27228?
To fix CVE-2020-27228, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-27228 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-27228 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-27228?
CVE-2020-27228 affects n/a OpenClinic.
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