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CVE-2020-28169

HighPublished

The td-agent-builder plugin before 2020-12-18 for Fluentd allows attackers to gain privileges because the bin directory is writable by a user account, but a...

Published: Dec 24, 2020
Updated: Aug 4, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Jan 5, 2021

Primary CVSS

7.0/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 3.1

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS probability estimate

1.2%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 65.6%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

The td-agent-builder plugin before 2020-12-18 for Fluentd allows attackers to gain privileges because the bin directory is writable by a user account, but a file in bin is executed as NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM.

Sources

FluentD-TD-agent-Exploit-CVE-2020-28169Exploit
Insecure Folder permission that lead to privilege escalation
Fluentd TD-agent plugin 4.0.1 - Insecure Folder PermissionExploit
Adrian Bondocea · windows · Jan 5, 2021

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