How severe is CVE-2020-8107?

CVE-2020-8107 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-8107 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-8107?

CVE-2020-8107 primarily affects Bitdefender Antivirus Plus. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8107?

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-2020-8107 published?

CVE-2020-8107 was published on 2022-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-8107

CVE-2020-8107 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bitdefender Antivirus Plus with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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-114.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
CVSS v2: 4.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-114
Affected product: Bitdefender Antivirus Plus
Published: 2022-02-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Process Control vulnerability in ProductAgentUI.exe as used in Bitdefender Antivirus Plus allows an attacker to tamper with product settings via a specially crafted DLL file. This issue affects: Bitdefender Antivirus Plus versions prior to 24.0.26.136. Bitdefender Internet Security versions prior to 24.0.26.136. Bitdefender Total Security versions prior to 24.0.26.136.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-8107?: A Process Control vulnerability in ProductAgentUI.exe as used in Bitdefender Antivirus Plus allows an attacker to tamper with product settings via a specially crafted DLL file. This issue affects: Bitdefender Antivirus Plus versions prior to 24.0.26.136. Bitdefender Internet Security versions prior to 24.0.26.136. Bitdefender Total Security versions prior to 24.0.26.136.
How severe is CVE-2020-8107?: CVE-2020-8107 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-8107 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-8107?: CVE-2020-8107 primarily affects Bitdefender Antivirus Plus. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8107?: 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-2020-8107 published?: CVE-2020-8107 was published on 2022-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.bitdefender.com/support/security-advisories/process-control-vulnerability-bitdefender-antivirus-plus-va-8709/

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:bitdefender:antivirus_plus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bitdefender:internet_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bitdefender:total_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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