How severe is CVE-2020-27228?

CVE-2020-27228 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-27228 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-27228?

CVE-2020-27228 affects Openclinic Ga Project Openclinic Ga. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27228?

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-2020-27228 published?

CVE-2020-27228 was published on 2021-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-27228

CVE-2020-27228 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openclinic Ga Project Openclinic Ga with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Openclinic Ga Project Openclinic Ga
Published: 2021-04-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-27228?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2020-27228?: CVE-2020-27228 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-27228 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-27228?: CVE-2020-27228 affects Openclinic Ga Project Openclinic Ga. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-27228?: 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-2020-27228 published?: CVE-2020-27228 was published on 2021-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1204

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:openclinic_ga_project:openclinic_ga:5.173.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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