CVE-2020-1706

Name: CVE-2020-1706
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-09T16:15:12.297+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 0.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-1706 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. It has been found that in openshift-enterprise version 3.11 and openshift-enterprise versions 4.1 up to, including 4.3, multiple containers modify the permissions of /etc/passwd to make them modifiable by users other than root. An attacker with access to the running container can exploit this to modify /etc/passwd to add a user and escalate their privileges. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

It has been found that in openshift-enterprise version 3.11 and openshift-enterprise versions 4.1 up to, including 4.3, multiple containers modify the permissions of /etc/passwd to make them modifiable by users other than root. An attacker with access to the running container can exploit this to modify /etc/passwd to add a user and escalate their privileges. This CVE is specific to the openshift/apb-tools-container.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.24%

15.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Openshift Container Platform	3.11
Redhat	Openshift Container Platform	4.1
Redhat	Openshift Container Platform	4.2
Redhat	Openshift Container Platform	4.3

References

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2020-1706Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2020-1706Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 9, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-1706?

How severe is CVE-2020-1706?

CVE-2020-1706 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-1706?

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