CVE-2020-28909
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
5.1 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
Incorrect File Permissions in Nagios Fusion 4.1.8 and earlier allows for Privilege Escalation to root via modification of scripts. Low-privileges users are able to modify files that can be executed by sudo.
Technical details
- Published
- 2021-05-24
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2020-28909?
Incorrect File Permissions in Nagios Fusion 4.1.8 and earlier allows for Privilege Escalation to root via modification of scripts. Low-privileges users are able to modify files that can be executed by sudo.
Is CVE-2020-28909 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2020-28909 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 5.1% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-28909?
CVE-2020-28909 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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