CVE-2020-18174 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

A process injection vulnerability in setup.exe of AutoHotkey 1.1.32.00 allows attackers to escalate privileges.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Autohotkey	Autohotkey	1.1.32.00

References

https://github.com/GitHubAssessments/CVE_Assessments_02_2020ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/GitHubAssessments/CVE_Assessments_02_2020ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-18174?

CVE-2020-18174 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). A process injection vulnerability in setup.exe of AutoHotkey 1.1.32.00 allows attackers to escalate privileges.

How severe is CVE-2020-18174?

CVE-2020-18174 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-18174?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Autohotkey Autohotkey.