Vulnerability Details CVE-2020-17365
Improper directory permissions in the Hotspot Shield VPN client software for Windows 10.3.0 and earlier may allow an authorized user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. The vulnerability allows a local user to corrupt system files: a local user can create a specially crafted symbolic link to a critical file on the system and overwrite it with privileges of the application.
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score
EPSS Score 0.0
EPSS Ranking 4.0%
CVSS Severity
CVSS v3 Score 7.8
CVSS v2 Score 7.2
References
Products affected by CVE-2020-17365
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cpe:2.3:a:pango:hotspot_shield:-
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cpe:2.3:a:pango:hotspot_shield:10.0.1
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cpe:2.3:a:pango:hotspot_shield:10.3.0