CVE-2020-9292

Name: CVE-2020-9292
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-04T13:15:11.367+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-9292 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An unquoted service path vulnerability in the FortiSIEM Windows Agent component may allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges via the AoWinAgt executable service path.. EPSS estimates a 1.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An unquoted service path vulnerability in the FortiSIEM Windows Agent component may allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges via the AoWinAgt executable service path.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.54%

71.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-428

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortisiem Windows Agent	<= 3.1.2

References

https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-20-021Vendor Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-20-021Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 4, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-9292?

An unquoted service path vulnerability in the FortiSIEM Windows Agent component may allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges via the AoWinAgt executable service path.

How severe is CVE-2020-9292?

CVE-2020-9292 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9292?

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-2020-9292?

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Source: NVD / NIST