How severe is CVE-2020-29017?

CVE-2020-29017 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-29017 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-29017?

CVE-2020-29017 primarily affects Fortinet Fortideceptor. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-29017?

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-2020-29017 published?

CVE-2020-29017 was published on 2021-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-29017

CVE-2020-29017 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortideceptor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Fortinet Fortideceptor
Published: 2021-01-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An OS command injection vulnerability in FortiDeceptor 3.1.0, 3.0.1, 3.0.0 may allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system by exploiting a command injection vulnerability on the Customization page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-29017?: An OS command injection vulnerability in FortiDeceptor 3.1.0, 3.0.1, 3.0.0 may allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system by exploiting a command injection vulnerability on the Customization page.
How severe is CVE-2020-29017?: CVE-2020-29017 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-29017 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-29017?: CVE-2020-29017 primarily affects Fortinet Fortideceptor. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-29017?: 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-2020-29017 published?: CVE-2020-29017 was published on 2021-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-20-177

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortideceptor:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortideceptor:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortideceptor:3.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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