What is CVE-2020-1985?

CVE-2020-1985 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2020-04-08.

How severe is CVE-2020-1985?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Is CVE-2020-1985 known to be exploited?

1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows

CVE-2020-1985

Incorrect Default Permissions on C:\Programdata\Secdo\Logs folder in Secdo allows local authenticated users to overwrite system files and gain escalated privileges. This issue affects all versions Secdo for Windows.

EPSS: 0.003 (17.1th 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

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-276 — Incorrect Default Permissions

Public proof-of-concept exploits

Ekitji/siem

References

psirt@paloaltonetworks.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-1985?: CVE-2020-1985 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2020-04-08.
How severe is CVE-2020-1985?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2020-1985 known to be exploited?: 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.