What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-27216?

CVE-2020-27216 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.0 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 4.3%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2020-27216?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-27216. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 4.3%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2020-27216?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2020-27216. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Jetty CVE-2020-27216

HIGH

Creation of Temporary File With Insecure Permissions (CWE-378)

2020-10-23 emo@eclipse.org

Privilege Escalation Apache Debian Oracle Debian Linux Jd Edwards Enterpriseone Tools Jetty Snapcenter Communications Application Session Controller Communications Services Gatekeeper Snap Creator Framework Virtual Storage Console Flexcube Private Banking Vasa Provider Communications Element Manager Communications Offline Mediation Controller Communications Pricing Design Center Flexcube Core Banking Communications Converged Application Server Service Controller Storage Replication Adapter Beam Siebel Core Automation Netapp Eclipse

7.0

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-378 ASVS 5.0 V5 - File Handling Temp file with insecure permissions
Impact	CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: local attack vector, high complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction not required. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	Successful exploitation could compromise the high-severity affected system.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).

Patch available 4.3% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

Affected Packages

maven org.eclipse.jetty:jetty-webapp fix: 9.4.33.v20201020, 10.0.0.beta3, 11.0.0.beta3

maven org.mortbay.jetty:jetty-webapp fix: 9.4.33, 10.0.0.beta3, 11.0.0.beta3

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 2 packages in maven

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-378. In Eclipse Jetty versions 1.0 thru 9.4.32.v20200930, 10.0.0.alpha1 thru 10.0.0.beta2, and 11.0.0.alpha1 thru 11.0.0.beta2O, on Unix like systems, the system's temporary directory is shared between all users on that system. A collocated user can observe the process of creating a temporary sub directory in the shared temporary directory and race to complete the creation of the temporary subdirectory. If the attacker wins the race then they will have read and write permission to the subdirectory used to unpack web applications, including their WEB-INF/lib jar files and JSP files. If any code is ever executed out of this temporary directory, this can lead to a local privilege escalation vulnerability. Affected products include: Eclipse Jetty, Netapp Snap Creator Framework, Netapp Snapcenter, Netapp Vasa Provider, Netapp Virtual Storage Console.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 7.0 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

DescriptionNVD

In Eclipse Jetty versions 1.0 thru 9.4.32.v20200930, 10.0.0.alpha1 thru 10.0.0.beta2, and 11.0.0.alpha1 thru 11.0.0.beta2O, on Unix like systems, the system's temporary directory is shared between all users on that system. A collocated user can observe the process of creating a temporary sub directory in the shared temporary directory and race to complete the creation of the temporary subdirectory. If the attacker wins the race then they will have read and write permission to the subdirectory used to unpack web applications, including their WEB-INF/lib jar files and JSP files. If any code is ever executed out of this temporary directory, this can lead to a local privilege escalation vulnerability.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

4.3%

Top 10% exploitable

Exploit

POC

Public exploit code exists

Data Quality

3 sources

Confidence: Low

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

GitHub

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity HIGH

CISA KEV No

Public POC Yes

EPSS 4.3%

Patch available Yes

Active threat No

Deciding rule

HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived

Scheduled

Exploitation· derived

Poc

System Exposure· derived

Small

Automatable· derived

Human Impact· derived

Medium

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: +4

CVSS: +35

PoC: +20

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Privilege Escalation HIGH

Privilege escalation occurs when an attacker leverages flaws in access control mechanisms to gain permissions beyond what they were originally granted.

Affected Products (CPE)NVD

cpe:2.3:a:eclipse:jetty:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:eclipse:jetty:10.0.0:alpha1:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:eclipse:jetty:10.0.0:beta0:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:eclipse:jetty:10.0.0:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:eclipse:jetty:10.0.0:beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:eclipse:jetty:11.0.0:alpha1:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:eclipse:jetty:11.0.0:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:eclipse:jetty:11.0.0:beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:netapp:snap_creator_framework:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:netapp:snapcenter:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:netapp:vasa_provider:*:*:*:*:*:clustered_data_ontap:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:netapp:virtual_storage_console:*:*:*:*:*:vmware_vsphere:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:netapp:storage_replication_adapter:*:*:*:*:*:clustered_data_ontap:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_application_session_controller:3.9m0p2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_converged_application_server_-_service_controller:6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_element_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_offline_mediation_controller:12.0.0.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_pricing_design_center:12.0.0.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_services_gatekeeper:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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