CVE-2020-15850

Name: CVE-2020-15850
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-24T21:15:15.513+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-15850 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Insecure permissions in Nakivo Backup & Replication Director version 9.4.0.r43656 on Linux allow local users to access the Nakivo Director web interface and gain root privileges. This occurs because the database containing the users of the web application and the password-recovery secret value is readable.. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Insecure permissions in Nakivo Backup & Replication Director version 9.4.0.r43656 on Linux allow local users to access the Nakivo Director web interface and gain root privileges. This occurs because the database containing the users of the web application and the password-recovery secret value is readable.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.52%

40.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nakivo	Backup \& Replication Director	9.4.0.r43656

References

https://helpcenter.nakivo.com/display/RN/v10.3+Release+NotesRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://labs.f-secure.com/advisories/nakivo-backup-and-replication-multiple-vulnerabilitiesExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://helpcenter.nakivo.com/display/RN/v10.3+Release+NotesRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://labs.f-secure.com/advisories/nakivo-backup-and-replication-multiple-vulnerabilitiesExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 24, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-15850?

How severe is CVE-2020-15850?

CVE-2020-15850 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15850?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST