CVE-2020-8021

Name: CVE-2020-8021
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-05-19T15:15:12.09+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-8021 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. a Improper Access Control vulnerability in of Open Build Service allows remote attackers to read files of an OBS package where the sourceaccess/access is disabled This issue affects: Open Build Service versions prior to 2.10.5.. EPSS estimates a 1.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

a Improper Access Control vulnerability in of Open Build Service allows remote attackers to read files of an OBS package where the sourceaccess/access is disabled This issue affects: Open Build Service versions prior to 2.10.5.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.27%

66.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opensuse	Open Build Service	< 2.10.5
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0

References

https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1171649Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/02/msg00006.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1171649Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/02/msg00006.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 19, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8021?

How severe is CVE-2020-8021?

CVE-2020-8021 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8021?

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-2020-8021?

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Source: NVD / NIST