CVE-2020-1984
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CVE-2020-1984 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Secdo tries to execute a script at a hardcoded path if present, which allows a local authenticated user with 'create folders or append data' access to the root of the OS disk (C:\) to gain system privileges if the path does not already exist or is writable. This issue affects all versions of Secdo for Windows.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Secdo tries to execute a script at a hardcoded path if present, which allows a local authenticated user with 'create folders or append data' access to the root of the OS disk (C:\) to gain system privileges if the path does not already exist or is writable. This issue affects all versions of Secdo for Windows.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Paloaltonetworks | Secdo | All versions |
References
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2020-1984Vendor Advisory
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2020-1984Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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