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CVE-2020-26050

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.56%

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CVE-2020-26050 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. SaferVPN for Windows Ver 5.0.3.3 through 5.0.4.15 could allow local privilege escalation from low privileged users to SYSTEM via a crafted openssl configuration file. This issue is similar to CVE-2019-12572.. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SaferVPN for Windows Ver 5.0.3.3 through 5.0.4.15 could allow local privilege escalation from low privileged users to SYSTEM via a crafted openssl configuration file. This issue is similar to CVE-2019-12572.

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
0.56%

42.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SafervpnSafervpn>= 5.0.3.3, <= 5.0.4.15

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-26050?
SaferVPN for Windows Ver 5.0.3.3 through 5.0.4.15 could allow local privilege escalation from low privileged users to SYSTEM via a crafted openssl configuration file. This issue is similar to CVE-2019-12572.
How severe is CVE-2020-26050?
CVE-2020-26050 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-26050?
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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-26050?

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Source: NVD / NIST