CVE-2020-1286

Name: CVE-2020-1286
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-09T20:15:18.787+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 11.78%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-1286 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows Shell does not properly validate file paths.An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run arbitrary code in the context of the current user, aka 'Windows Shell Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.. EPSS estimates a 11.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows Shell does not properly validate file paths.An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run arbitrary code in the context of the current user, aka 'Windows Shell Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

11.78%

95.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	1803
Microsoft	Windows 10	1809
Microsoft	Windows 10	1903
Microsoft	Windows 10	1909
Microsoft	Windows 10	2004
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	1803
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	1903
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	1909
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	2004
Microsoft	Windows Server 2019	All versions

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1286Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1286Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 9, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-1286?

How severe is CVE-2020-1286?

CVE-2020-1286 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 11.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-1286?

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