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CVE-2020-8103

HighPublished

Link Resolution Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Bitdefender Antivirus Free (VA-8604)

Published: Jun 5, 2020
Updated: Sep 16, 2024
Assigning CNA: Bitdefender
Evidence observed: Aug 5, 2026

Primary CVSS

7.2/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 3.1

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS probability estimate

0.8%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 54.8%
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

A vulnerability in the improper handling of symbolic links in Bitdefender Antivirus Free can allow an unprivileged user to substitute a quarantined file, and restore it to a privileged location. This issue affects Bitdefender Antivirus Free versions prior to 1.0.17.178.

Sources

-CVE-2020-8103-Bitdefender-Antivirus-Free-EoPExploit
CVE-2020-8103 Link Resolution Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Bitdefender Antivirus Free

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