CVE-2020-13519

Name: CVE-2020-13519
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-18T20:15:13.37+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-13519 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the WinRing0x64 Driver IRP 0x9c402088 functionality of NZXT CAM 4.8.0. A specially crafted I/O request packet (IRP) can cause increased privileges. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the WinRing0x64 Driver IRP 0x9c402088 functionality of NZXT CAM 4.8.0. A specially crafted I/O request packet (IRP) can cause increased privileges. An attacker can send a malicious IRP to trigger this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.57%

42.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nzxt	Cam	4.8.0

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1116Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1116Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 18, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-13519?

How severe is CVE-2020-13519?

CVE-2020-13519 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-13519?

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