CVE-2020-16268

Name: CVE-2020-16268
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-29T21:15:13.087+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-16268 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The MSI installer in 1E Client 4.1.0.267 and 5.0.0.745 allows remote authenticated users and local users to gain elevated privileges via the repair option. This applies to installations that have a TRANSFORM (MST) with the option to disable the installation of the Nomad module. EPSS estimates a 1.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The MSI installer in 1E Client 4.1.0.267 and 5.0.0.745 allows remote authenticated users and local users to gain elevated privileges via the repair option. This applies to installations that have a TRANSFORM (MST) with the option to disable the installation of the Nomad module. An attacker may craft a .reg file in a specific location that will be able to write to any registry key as an elevated user.

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

1.32%

67.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
1e	Client	4.1.0.267
1e	Client	5.0.0.745

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 29, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-16268?

How severe is CVE-2020-16268?

CVE-2020-16268 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16268?

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Source: NVD / NIST