CVE-2020-1286 — HIGH (8.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows Shell does not properly validate file paths.An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run arbitrary code in the context of the current user, aka 'Windows Shell Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	1803
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	1803
Microsoft	Windows Server 2019	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1286PatchVendor Advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1286PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-1286?

CVE-2020-1286 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows Shell does not properly validate file paths.An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run arbitrary code in the cont...

How severe is CVE-2020-1286?

CVE-2020-1286 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-1286?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2019.