CVE-2020-15297
CVE-2020-15297 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bitdefender Update Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-918.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
- CVSS v2: 6.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-918
- Affected product: Bitdefender Update Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Insufficient validation in the Bitdefender Update Server and BEST Relay components of Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools versions prior to 6.6.20.294 allows an unprivileged attacker to bypass the in-place mitigations and interact with hosts on the network. This issue affects: Bitdefender Update Server versions prior to 6.6.20.294.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-15297?
- Insufficient validation in the Bitdefender Update Server and BEST Relay components of Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools versions prior to 6.6.20.294 allows an unprivileged attacker to bypass the in-place mitigations and interact with hosts on the network. This issue affects: Bitdefender Update Server versions prior to 6.6.20.294.
- How severe is CVE-2020-15297?
- CVE-2020-15297 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2020-15297 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-15297?
- CVE-2020-15297 affects Bitdefender Update Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-15297?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2020-15297 published?
- CVE-2020-15297 was published on 2020-11-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:bitdefender:update_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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