CVE-2020-27518

Name: CVE-2020-27518
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-05-04T14:15:08.75+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-27518 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. All versions of Windscribe VPN for Mac and Windows <= v2.02.10 contain a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the WindscribeService component. A low privilege user could leverage several openvpn options to execute code as root/SYSTEM.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

All versions of Windscribe VPN for Mac and Windows <= v2.02.10 contain a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the WindscribeService component. A low privilege user could leverage several openvpn options to execute code as root/SYSTEM.

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

0.46%

36.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Windscribe	Windscribe	<= 2.02.10

References

http://windscribe.comVendor Advisory
https://jeffs.sh/CVEs/CVE-2020-27518.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://windscribe.comVendor Advisory
https://jeffs.sh/CVEs/CVE-2020-27518.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 4, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-27518?

How severe is CVE-2020-27518?

CVE-2020-27518 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27518?

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