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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2020-8290

Backblaze for Windows and Backblaze for macOS before 7.0.0.439 suffer from improper privilege management in `bztransmit` helper due to lack of permission handling and validation before creation of cli...

Vulnerability Description

Backblaze for Windows and Backblaze for macOS before 7.0.0.439 suffer from improper privilege management in `bztransmit` helper due to lack of permission handling and validation before creation of client update directories allowing for local escalation of privilege via rogue client update binary.

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
BackblazeBackblaze< 7.0.0.439

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-269

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-8290?

CVE-2020-8290 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Backblaze for Windows and Backblaze for macOS before 7.0.0.439 suffer from improper privilege management in `bztransmit` helper due to lack of permission handling and validation before creation of cli...

How severe is CVE-2020-8290?

CVE-2020-8290 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-2020-8290?

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