How severe is CVE-2020-15279?

CVE-2020-15279 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-15279 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-15279?

CVE-2020-15279 affects Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15279?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-15279 published?

CVE-2020-15279 was published on 2021-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-15279

CVE-2020-15279 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.0)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools
Published: 2021-05-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An Improper Access Control vulnerability in the logging component of Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools for Windows versions prior to 6.6.23.320 allows a regular user to learn the scanning exclusion paths. This issue was discovered during external security research.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-15279?: An Improper Access Control vulnerability in the logging component of Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools for Windows versions prior to 6.6.23.320 allows a regular user to learn the scanning exclusion paths. This issue was discovered during external security research.
How severe is CVE-2020-15279?: CVE-2020-15279 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-15279 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-15279?: CVE-2020-15279 affects Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-15279?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-15279 published?: CVE-2020-15279 was published on 2021-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.bitdefender.com/support/security-advisories/scanning-exclusion-paths-disclosure-in-best-for-windows-va-9380

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bitdefender:endpoint_security_tools:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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