CVE-2020-36154 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

The Application Wrapper in Pearson VUE VTS Installer 2.3.1911 has Full Control permissions for Everyone in the "%SYSTEMDRIVE%\Pearson VUE" directory, which allows local users to obtain administrative privileges via a Trojan horse application.

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

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pearson	Vue Testing System	2.3.1911

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-732

References

https://github.com/passtheticket/vulnerability-research/blob/main/privilege-escaExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49143ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://github.com/passtheticket/vulnerability-research/blob/main/privilege-escaExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49143ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-36154?

CVE-2020-36154 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The Application Wrapper in Pearson VUE VTS Installer 2.3.1911 has Full Control permissions for Everyone in the "%SYSTEMDRIVE%\Pearson VUE" directory, which allows local users to obtain administrative ...

How severe is CVE-2020-36154?

CVE-2020-36154 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-2020-36154?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pearson Vue Testing System.