CVE-2020-8021

unauthorized read access to files where sourceaccess is disabled via a crafted _service file in Open Build Service

MEDIUM
5.3
CVSS Score
Published: May 19, 2020 at 02:25 PM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 03:25 AM UTC
2 products affected across 2 vendorsDebian LinuxOpen Build Service

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Severity
MEDIUM5.3
Exploit prediction
EPSS 1%

Description

a Improper Access Control vulnerability in of Open Build Service allows remote attackers to read files of an OBS package where the sourceaccess/access is disabled This issue affects: Open Build Service versions prior to 2.10.5.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

v < 2.10.5Open Build Service ≤ v < 2.10.5
Affected range stops below 2.10.5, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:

References (2)

x_refsource_CONFIRMExploitIssue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1171649
Mailing Listx_refsource_MLISTThird Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/02/msg00006.html

CVSS

5.3MEDIUMsuse
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-269

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