CVE-2020-8108
CVE-2020-8108 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bitdefender Endpoint Security 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-287.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
- CVSS v2: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Bitdefender Endpoint Security
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Improper Authentication vulnerability in Bitdefender Endpoint Security for Mac allows an unprivileged process to restart the main service and potentially inject third-party code into a trusted process. This issue affects: Bitdefender Endpoint Security for Mac versions prior to 4.12.80.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-8108?
- Improper Authentication vulnerability in Bitdefender Endpoint Security for Mac allows an unprivileged process to restart the main service and potentially inject third-party code into a trusted process. This issue affects: Bitdefender Endpoint Security for Mac versions prior to 4.12.80.
- How severe is CVE-2020-8108?
- CVE-2020-8108 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-2020-8108 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-8108?
- CVE-2020-8108 affects Bitdefender Endpoint Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-8108?
- 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-2020-8108 published?
- CVE-2020-8108 was published on 2020-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:bitdefender:endpoint_security:*:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*
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