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.

EPSS: 0.003 (17.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

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.

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.