What is the severity of CVE-2020-21514?

CVE-2020-21514 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation and arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2020-21514?

To fix CVE-2020-21514, upgrade Fluentd to version 1.8.1 or later and Fluent-ui to version 1.2.3 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2020-21514?

CVE-2020-21514 affects users of Fluentd version 1.8.0 and Fluent-ui version 1.2.2.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-21514 if I can't upgrade?

There is no official workaround for CVE-2020-21514, so upgrading to the patched versions is strongly recommended.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-21514

high

8.8

CWE

276

4/4/2023

13/2/2025

CVE-2020-21514

Q: What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2020-21514?

Exploiting CVE-2020-21514 can allow attackers to gain escalated privileges and execute arbitrary code on the affected systems.

First published: Tue Apr 04 2023(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in Fluent Fluentd v.1.8.0 and Fluent-ui v.1.2.2 allows attackers to gain escalated privileges and execute arbitrary code due to a default password.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
rubygems/fluentd-ui	<=1.2.2
rubygems/fluentd	<=1.8.0
Cogent Datahub	=1.8.0
Fluentd	=1.2.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-21514?
CVE-2020-21514 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation and arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2020-21514?
To fix CVE-2020-21514, upgrade Fluentd to version 1.8.1 or later and Fluent-ui to version 1.2.3 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-21514?
CVE-2020-21514 affects users of Fluentd version 1.8.0 and Fluent-ui version 1.2.2.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2020-21514?
Exploiting CVE-2020-21514 can allow attackers to gain escalated privileges and execute arbitrary code on the affected systems.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-21514 if I can't upgrade?
There is no official workaround for CVE-2020-21514, so upgrading to the patched versions is strongly recommended.

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