CVE-2020-15932

Name: CVE-2020-15932
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-07-24T17:15:14.213+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 3.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-15932 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Overwolf before 0.149.2.30 mishandles Symbolic Links during updates, causing elevation of privileges.. EPSS estimates a 3.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Overwolf before 0.149.2.30 mishandles Symbolic Links during updates, causing elevation of privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.25%

86.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Overwolf	Overwolf	< 0.149.2.30

References

https://github.com/active-labs/Advisories/blob/master/2020/ACTIVE-2020-005.mdThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/active-labs/Advisories/blob/master/2020/ACTIVE-2020-005.mdThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 24, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-15932?

Overwolf before 0.149.2.30 mishandles Symbolic Links during updates, causing elevation of privileges.

How severe is CVE-2020-15932?

CVE-2020-15932 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15932?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-15932?

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Source: NVD / NIST