CVE-2020-21514

Name: CVE-2020-21514
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-04-04T15:15:08.187+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.79%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-21514 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Fluent-ui v.1.2.2 allows attackers to gain escalated privileges and execute arbitrary code due to a default password.. EPSS estimates a 0.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Fluent-ui v.1.2.2 allows attackers to gain escalated privileges and execute arbitrary code due to a default password.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.79%

51.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fluentd	Fluentd	1.8.0
Fluentd	Fluentd-Ui	1.2.2

References

https://github.com/fluent/fluentd-ui/issues/295
https://github.com/fluent/fluentd/issues/2722Exploit, Issue Tracking
https://github.com/fluent/fluentd/issues/2722Exploit, Issue Tracking

Timeline

Published: Apr 4, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-21514?

An issue was discovered in Fluent-ui v.1.2.2 allows attackers to gain escalated privileges and execute arbitrary code due to a default password.

How severe is CVE-2020-21514?

CVE-2020-21514 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-21514?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-21514?

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Source: NVD / NIST