CVE-2020-26132

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.32%

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CVE-2020-26132 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Home DNS Server 0.10. Due to insufficient access restrictions in the default installation directory, an attacker can elevate privileges by replacing the HomeDNSServer.exe binary.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Home DNS Server 0.10. Due to insufficient access restrictions in the default installation directory, an attacker can elevate privileges by replacing the HomeDNSServer.exe binary.

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
0.32%

23.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Home Dns Server ProjectHome Dns Server0.10

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-26132?
An issue was discovered in Home DNS Server 0.10. Due to insufficient access restrictions in the default installation directory, an attacker can elevate privileges by replacing the HomeDNSServer.exe binary.
How severe is CVE-2020-26132?
CVE-2020-26132 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-26132?
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