CVE-2020-8099
CVE-2020-8099 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bitdefender Antivirus 2020 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-59.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
- CVSS v2: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-59
- Affected product: Bitdefender Antivirus 2020
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability in the improper handling of junctions in Bitdefender Antivirus Free can allow an unprivileged user to substitute a quarantined file, and restore it to a privileged location. This issue affects: Bitdefender Antivirus Free versions prior to 1.0.17.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-8099?
- A vulnerability in the improper handling of junctions in Bitdefender Antivirus Free can allow an unprivileged user to substitute a quarantined file, and restore it to a privileged location. This issue affects: Bitdefender Antivirus Free versions prior to 1.0.17.
- How severe is CVE-2020-8099?
- CVE-2020-8099 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2020-8099 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-8099?
- CVE-2020-8099 affects Bitdefender Antivirus 2020. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-8099?
- 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-2020-8099 published?
- CVE-2020-8099 was published on 2020-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:bitdefender:antivirus_2020:*:*:*:*:free:*:*:*
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