CVE-2020-24356
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CVE-2020-24356 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. `cloudflared` versions prior to 2020.8.1 contain a local privilege escalation vulnerability on Windows systems. When run on a Windows system, `cloudflared` searches for configuration files which could be abused by a malicious entity to execute commands as a privileged user. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
`cloudflared` versions prior to 2020.8.1 contain a local privilege escalation vulnerability on Windows systems. When run on a Windows system, `cloudflared` searches for configuration files which could be abused by a malicious entity to execute commands as a privileged user. Version 2020.8.1 fixes this issue.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cloudflare | Cloudflared | < 2020.8.1 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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