Vulnerability in [Unknown] Openshift/postgresql-Apb

CVE-2020-1707

A vulnerability was found in all openshift/postgresql-apb 4.x.x versions prior to 4.3.0, where an insecure modification vulnerability in the /etc/passwd file was found in the container openshift/postgresql-apb. An attacker with access to the container could use this flaw to modify /etc/passwd and escalate their privileges.

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CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.0 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

EPSS exploit prediction

EPSS: 0.003 (15.8th percentile), scored .

Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 16th percentile — 15.8% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.

EPSS trend (30 days)EPSS over the last 30 days for CVE-2020-1707: held from 0.003 to 0.003.

EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.003 · newest: 0.003 · change: 0.000

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-1707?
CVE-2020-1707 is a high-severity vulnerability in [Unknown] Openshift/postgresql-Apb, classified under Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource. CVSS score: 7.0/10. Published 2020-03-20.
How severe is CVE-2020-1707?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.0 out of 10.
Is CVE-2020-1707 known to be exploited?
3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.