CVE-2020-25989

Name: CVE-2020-25989
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-19T21:15:12.2+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-25989 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Privilege escalation via arbitrary file write in pritunl electron client 1.0.1116.6 through v1.2.2550.20. Successful exploitation of the issue may allow an attacker to execute code on the effected system with root privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Privilege escalation via arbitrary file write in pritunl electron client 1.0.1116.6 through v1.2.2550.20. Successful exploitation of the issue may allow an attacker to execute code on the effected system with root privileges.

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

0.74%

49.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pritunl	Pritunl-Client-Electron	>= 1.0.1116.6, <= 1.2.2550.20

References

https://github.com/pritunl/pritunl-client-electron/commit/89f8c997c6f93e724f68f76f7f47f8891d9acc2dPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://vkas-afk.github.io/vuln-disclosures/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/pritunl/pritunl-client-electron/commit/89f8c997c6f93e724f68f76f7f47f8891d9acc2dPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://vkas-afk.github.io/vuln-disclosures/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 19, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-25989?

How severe is CVE-2020-25989?

CVE-2020-25989 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-25989?

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