CVE-2020-18169

Name: CVE-2020-18169
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-07-26T20:15:08.107+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-18169 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the Windows installer XML (WiX) toolset of TechSmith Snagit 19.1.1.2860 allows attackers to escalate privileges. NOTE: Exploit of the Snagit installer would require the end user to ignore other safety mechanisms provided by the Host OS. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the Windows installer XML (WiX) toolset of TechSmith Snagit 19.1.1.2860 allows attackers to escalate privileges. NOTE: Exploit of the Snagit installer would require the end user to ignore other safety mechanisms provided by the Host OS. See reference document for more details.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.48%

38.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Techsmith	Snagit	19.1.1.2860

References

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W33rsdISmexLOGS4VmLUIITRU_KqGULcij1Z6QyxsjU/edit?usp=sharingThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/GitHubAssessments/CVE_Assessment_04_2019/blob/master/Snagit_Report.pdfExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/TechSmith/TSC-Security-Public/blob/main/advisories/2020/CVE-2020-18169-dispute.md
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W33rsdISmexLOGS4VmLUIITRU_KqGULcij1Z6QyxsjU/edit?usp=sharingThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/GitHubAssessments/CVE_Assessment_04_2019/blob/master/Snagit_Report.pdfExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 26, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-18169?

How severe is CVE-2020-18169?

CVE-2020-18169 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-18169?

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