CVE-2020-1991
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CVE-2020-1991 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An insecure temporary file vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Traps allows a local authenticated Windows user to escalate privileges or overwrite system files. This issue affects Palo Alto Networks Traps 5.0 versions before 5.0.8; 6.1 versions before 6.1.4 on Windows. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An insecure temporary file vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Traps allows a local authenticated Windows user to escalate privileges or overwrite system files. This issue affects Palo Alto Networks Traps 5.0 versions before 5.0.8; 6.1 versions before 6.1.4 on Windows. This issue does not affect Cortex XDR 7.0. This issue does not affect Traps for Linux or MacOS.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Paloaltonetworks | Traps | >= 5.0, < 5.0.8 |
| Paloaltonetworks | Traps | >= 6.1, < 6.1.4 |
References
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2020-1991Vendor Advisory
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2020-1991Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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