CVE-2020-36154
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CVE-2020-36154 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Application Wrapper in Pearson VUE VTS Installer 2.3.1911 has Full Control permissions for Everyone in the "%SYSTEMDRIVE%\Pearson VUE" directory, which allows local users to obtain administrative privileges via a Trojan horse application.. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Application Wrapper in Pearson VUE VTS Installer 2.3.1911 has Full Control permissions for Everyone in the "%SYSTEMDRIVE%\Pearson VUE" directory, which allows local users to obtain administrative privileges via a Trojan horse application.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pearson | Vue Testing System | 2.3.1911 |
References
- https://github.com/passtheticket/vulnerability-research/blob/main/privilege-escalation/pearsonvue-readme.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49143Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/passtheticket/vulnerability-research/blob/main/privilege-escalation/pearsonvue-readme.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49143Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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