CVE-2020-8827

Name: CVE-2020-8827
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-08T20:15:14.7+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-8827 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. As of v1.5.0, the Argo API does not implement anti-automation measures such as rate limiting, account lockouts, or other anti-bruteforce measures. Attackers can submit an unlimited number of authentication attempts without consequence.. EPSS estimates a 2.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

As of v1.5.0, the Argo API does not implement anti-automation measures such as rate limiting, account lockouts, or other anti-bruteforce measures. Attackers can submit an unlimited number of authentication attempts without consequence.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.16%

79.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-307

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Argoproj	Argo Cd	< 1.5.0

References

https://argoproj.github.io/argo-cd/operator-manual/user-management/#disable-admin-userVendor Advisory
https://argoproj.github.io/argo-cd/security_considerations/Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/argoproj/argo/releasesThird Party Advisory
https://www.soluble.ai/blog/argo-cves-2020Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://argoproj.github.io/argo-cd/operator-manual/user-management/#disable-admin-userVendor Advisory
https://argoproj.github.io/argo-cd/security_considerations/Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/argoproj/argo/releasesThird Party Advisory
https://www.soluble.ai/blog/argo-cves-2020Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 8, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8827?

How severe is CVE-2020-8827?

CVE-2020-8827 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8827?

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