CVE-2020-1817

Name: CVE-2020-1817
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-30T22:15:11.947+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-1817 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Huawei PCManager with versions earlier than 10.0.1.36 has a privilege escalation vulnerability. Due to improper permission management of specific files, local attackers with low permissions can inject commands to exploit this vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Huawei PCManager with versions earlier than 10.0.1.36 has a privilege escalation vulnerability. Due to improper permission management of specific files, local attackers with low permissions can inject commands to exploit this vulnerability. Successful exploit may cause privilege escalation.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.22%

12.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Pcmanager	< 10.0.1.36

References

https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200429-01-pcmanager-enVendor Advisory
https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200429-01-pcmanager-enVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 30, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-1817?

How severe is CVE-2020-1817?

CVE-2020-1817 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-1817?

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