CVE-2020-21514: Fluent-ui · Incorrect Default Permissions
Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 55% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 4 Apr 2023
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHubfluent/fluentd-uipkg:github/fluent/fluentd-uiOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Organizations should immediately audit all deployments of Fluent-ui, specifically version 1.2.2, to identify instances where default credentials are in use. Changing default passwords to strong, unique credentials is critical. Network segmentation should be employed to limit access to systems running vulnerable versions. Implementing strict access controls and multi-factor authentication can reduce the risk of unauthorized privilege escalation. Monitoring network traffic and logs for unusual authentication attempts or privilege escalations can help detect exploitation attempts early. Since no official patches are available, organizations should consider isolating vulnerable systems or replacing Fluent-ui 1.2.2 with updated, secure versions or alternative frameworks. Additionally, security teams should stay alert for any emerging exploits or vendor advisories related to this CVE.
Description
An issue was discovered in Fluent-ui v.1.2.2 allows attackers to gain escalated privileges and execute arbitrary code due to a default password.