Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows

CVE-2020-1991

An insecure temporary file vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Traps allows a local authenticated Windows user to escalate privileges or overwrite system files. This issue affects Palo Alto Networks Traps 5.0 versions before 5.0.8; 6.1 ver…

EPSS: 0.003 (17.9th 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)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-1991?
CVE-2020-1991 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, classified under Insecure Temporary File. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2020-04-08.
How severe is CVE-2020-1991?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.