CVE-2020-27730

Description

In versions 3.0.0-3.9.0, 2.0.0-2.9.0, and 1.0.1, the NGINX Controller Agent does not use absolute paths when calling system utilities.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.46% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory f5.com
Affected: n/a NGINX Controller
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K43530108 vendor advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210115-0004/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-27730?
CVE-2020-27730 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-27730?
To fix CVE-2020-27730, 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-2020-27730 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-27730 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-27730?
CVE-2020-27730 affects n/a NGINX Controller.
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