Vulnerability Description
LiveCode v9.6.1 on Windows allows local, low-privileged users to gain privileges by creating a malicious "cmd.exe" in the folder of the vulnerable LiveCode application. If the application is using LiveCode's "shell()" function, it will attempt to search for "cmd.exe" in the folder of the current application and run the malicious "cmd.exe".
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Faulknermedia | Wildlife Issues In The New Millennium | 18.0.160 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/livecode/livecode/pull/7454Vendor Advisory
- https://john-woodman.com/posts/LiveCode-Privilege-Escalation-Vulnerability/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://quality.livecode.com/show_bug.cgi?id=22942Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/livecode/livecode/pull/7454Vendor Advisory
- https://john-woodman.com/posts/LiveCode-Privilege-Escalation-Vulnerability/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://quality.livecode.com/show_bug.cgi?id=22942Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-26894?
CVE-2020-26894 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). LiveCode v9.6.1 on Windows allows local, low-privileged users to gain privileges by creating a malicious "cmd.exe" in the folder of the vulnerable LiveCode application. If the application is using Liv...
How severe is CVE-2020-26894?
CVE-2020-26894 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-2020-26894?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Faulknermedia Wildlife Issues In The New Millennium, Microsoft Windows.