CVE-2020-12798

Name: CVE-2020-12798
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-05-15T18:15:13.587+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-12798 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Cellebrite UFED 5.0 to 7.5.0.845 implements local operating system policies that can be circumvented to obtain a command prompt via the Windows file dialog that is reachable via the Certificate-Based Authentication option of the Wireless Network Connection screen.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cellebrite UFED 5.0 to 7.5.0.845 implements local operating system policies that can be circumvented to obtain a command prompt via the Windows file dialog that is reachable via the Certificate-Based Authentication option of the Wireless Network Connection screen.

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

0.34%

26.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sun-Denshi	Universal Forensic Extraction Device Firmware	>= 5.0, <= 7.5.0.845

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157715/Cellebrite-UFED-7.5.0.845-Desktop-Escape-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/thatguylevelThird Party Advisory
https://korelogic.com/Resources/Advisories/KL-001-2020-002.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://korelogic.com/advisories.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://twitter.com/thatguylevelThird Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157715/Cellebrite-UFED-7.5.0.845-Desktop-Escape-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/thatguylevelThird Party Advisory
https://korelogic.com/Resources/Advisories/KL-001-2020-002.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://korelogic.com/advisories.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://twitter.com/thatguylevelThird Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-12798?

How severe is CVE-2020-12798?

CVE-2020-12798 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12798?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST