CVE-2020-28910
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
3.9 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
Creation of a Temporary Directory with Insecure Permissions in Nagios XI 5.7.5 and earlier allows for Privilege Escalation via creation of symlinks, which are mishandled in getprofile.sh.
Technical details
- Published
- 2021-05-24
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2020-28910?
Creation of a Temporary Directory with Insecure Permissions in Nagios XI 5.7.5 and earlier allows for Privilege Escalation via creation of symlinks, which are mishandled in getprofile.sh.
Is CVE-2020-28910 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2020-28910 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 3.9% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-28910?
CVE-2020-28910 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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