What is CVE-2020-8146?

CVE-2020-8146 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2020-04-01.

How severe is CVE-2020-8146?

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

Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows

CVE-2020-8146

In UniFi Video v3.10.1 (for Windows 7/8/10 x64) there is a Local Privileges Escalation to SYSTEM from arbitrary file deletion and DLL hijack vulnerabilities. The issue was fixed by adjusting the .tsExport folder when the controller is running on Windows and adjusting the SafeDllSearchMode in the windows registry when installing UniFi-Video controller. Affected Products: UniFi Video Controller v3.10.2 (for Windows 7/8/10 x64) and prior. Fixed in UniFi Video Controller v3.10.3 and newer.

EPSS: 0.005 (40.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Microsoft Windows
Ui Unifi_video
N/a Unifi Video Controller (For Windows 7/8/10 X64) — versions v3.10.2 and prior are affected, Fixed in v3.10.3 and newer

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-427 — Uncontrolled Search Path Element

References

support@hackerone.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-8146?: CVE-2020-8146 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2020-04-01.
How severe is CVE-2020-8146?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.