Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in BeyondTrust Privilege Management for Windows through 5.6. If the publisher criteria is selected, it defines the name of a publisher that must be present in the certificate (and also requires that the certificate is valid). If an Add Admin token is protected by this criteria, it can be leveraged by a malicious actor to achieve Elevation of Privileges from standard user to administrator.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Beyondtrust | Privilege Management For Windows | <= 5.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.beyondtrust.com/support/changelog/privilege-management-for-windows-5Release Notes
- https://www.beyondtrust.com/trust-center/security-advisories/bt22-10Vendor Advisory
- https://www.beyondtrust.com/support/changelog/privilege-management-for-windows-5Release Notes
- https://www.beyondtrust.com/trust-center/security-advisories/bt22-10Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-12614?
CVE-2020-12614 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in BeyondTrust Privilege Management for Windows through 5.6. If the publisher criteria is selected, it defines the name of a publisher that must be present in the certificate (...
How severe is CVE-2020-12614?
CVE-2020-12614 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-12614?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Beyondtrust Privilege Management For Windows.