CVE-2020-8103

Name: CVE-2020-8103
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-05T17:15:11.517+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-8103 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the improper handling of symbolic links in Bitdefender Antivirus Free can allow an unprivileged user to substitute a quarantined file, and restore it to a privileged location. This issue affects Bitdefender Antivirus Free versions prior to 1.0.17.178.. EPSS estimates a 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the improper handling of symbolic links in Bitdefender Antivirus Free can allow an unprivileged user to substitute a quarantined file, and restore it to a privileged location. This issue affects Bitdefender Antivirus Free versions prior to 1.0.17.178.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.80%

52.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bitdefender	Antivirus 2020	< 1.0.17.178

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 5, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8103?

How severe is CVE-2020-8103?

CVE-2020-8103 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8103?

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Source: NVD / NIST