CVE-2020-8959
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.45%
Last modified
CVE-2020-8959 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Western Digital WesternDigitalSSDDashboardSetup.exe before 3.0.2.0 allows DLL Hijacking.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Western Digital WesternDigitalSSDDashboardSetup.exe before 3.0.2.0 allows DLL Hijacking.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Westerndigital | Sandiskssddashboardsetup.Exe | < 3.0.2.0 |
| Westerndigital | Westerndigitalssddashboardsetup.Exe | < 3.0.2.0 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-8959?
Western Digital WesternDigitalSSDDashboardSetup.exe before 3.0.2.0 allows DLL Hijacking.
How severe is CVE-2020-8959?
CVE-2020-8959 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8959?
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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