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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2020-1984

Secdo tries to execute a script at a hardcoded path if present, which allows a local authenticated user with 'create folders or append data' access to the root of the OS disk (C:\) to gain system priv...

Vulnerability Description

Secdo tries to execute a script at a hardcoded path if present, which allows a local authenticated user with 'create folders or append data' access to the root of the OS disk (C:\) to gain system privileges if the path does not already exist or is writable. This issue affects all versions of Secdo for Windows.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
PaloaltonetworksSecdoAll versions
MicrosoftWindows-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20CWE-73

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-1984?

CVE-2020-1984 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Secdo tries to execute a script at a hardcoded path if present, which allows a local authenticated user with 'create folders or append data' access to the root of the OS disk (C:\) to gain system priv...

How severe is CVE-2020-1984?

CVE-2020-1984 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-2020-1984?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Paloaltonetworks Secdo, Microsoft Windows.