CVE-2020-0557

Name: CVE-2020-0557
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-15T17:15:13.937+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-0557 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Insecure inherited permissions in Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi products before version 21.70 on Windows 10 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Insecure inherited permissions in Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi products before version 21.70 on Windows 10 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.40%

31.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Proset\/Wireless Wifi	< 21.70.0.6
Intel	Proset\/Wireless Wifi	< 20.70.16.4
Intel	Proset\/Wireless Wifi	< 19.51.27.1

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00338.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00338.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 15, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-0557?

How severe is CVE-2020-0557?

CVE-2020-0557 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0557?

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Source: NVD / NIST