CVE-2020-27730

moderate-risk
Published 2020-12-11

In versions 3.0.0-3.9.0, 2.0.0-2.9.0, and 1.0.1, the NGINX Controller Agent does not use absolute paths when calling system utilities.

Do I need to act?

~
1.5% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — moderate exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
9
CVSS 9.8/10 Critical
NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Products (3)

Nginx Controller
Nginx Controller

Affected Vendors

45
/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity 32/34 · Critical
Exploitability 4/34 · Minimal
Exposure 9/34 · Low