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CVE-2021-20264

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 0.27%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2021-10-06 · Last synced 2026-08-04

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CVE
CVE-2021-20264
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.27%

Original NVD Description

An insecure modification flaw in the /etc/passwd file was found in the openjdk-1.8 and openjdk-11 containers. This flaw allows an attacker with access to the container to modify the /etc/passwd and escalate their privileges. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality, integrity, as well as system availability.