CVE-2020-15278: Red Discord Bot before version 3.4.1 has an unauthorized privilege escalation exploit in the Mod module

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-15278?

red discord bot: upgrade to 3.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-15278 being exploited?

CVE-2020-15278 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2020-15278 affect?

CVE-2020-15278 affects red discord bot. Severity is high (CVSS 7.7). Red Discord Bot before version 3.4.1 has an unauthorized privilege escalation exploit in the Mod module. This exploit allows Discord users with a high privilege level within the guild to bypass hierarchy checks when the application is in a

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HIGH 7.7UPGRADE

CVE-2020-15278 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.7) affecting red discord bot. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Red Discord Bot before version 3.4.1 has an unauthorized privilege escalation exploit in the Mod module. This exploit allows Discord users with a high privilege level within the guild to bypass hierarchy checks when the application is in a specific condition that is beyond that user's control. By abusing this exploit, it is possible to perform destructive actions within the guild the user has high privileges in. This exploit has been fixed in ver

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.7 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 35%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-863
Published	2020-10-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: cogboard

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-10-28 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cogboard red discord bot UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.4.1

Fixed in: 3.4.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy red-discord-bot || rpm -q red-discord-bot || red-discord-bot --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.4.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade red-discord-bot

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade red-discord-bot

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-15278?

red discord bot: upgrade to 3.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-15278 being exploited?

CVE-2020-15278 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2020-15278 affect?

CVE-2020-15278 affects red discord bot. Severity is high (CVSS 7.7). Red Discord Bot before version 3.4.1 has an unauthorized privilege escalation exploit in the Mod module. This exploit allows Discord users with a high privilege level within the guild to bypass hierarchy checks when the application is in a

How urgent is CVE-2020-15278?

Priority 43/100. High severity

Software pages

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