Improper input validation in Microsoft Windows
CVE-2020-1984
Secdo tries to execute a script at a hardcoded path if present, which allows a local authenticated user with 'create folders or append data' access to the root of the OS disk (C:\) to gain system privileges if the path does not already exist or is writable. This issue affects all versions of Secdo for Windows.
EPSS: 0.003 (23.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Microsoft Windows
- Paloaltonetworks Secdo
- Secdo — versions all versions
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- psirt@paloaltonetworks.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-1984?
- CVE-2020-1984 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, classified under External Control of File Name or Path. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2020-04-08.
- How severe is CVE-2020-1984?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.