VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE
CVE-2020-0730
CVSS score7.1 HIGH
EPSS probability0.90%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2020-02-11
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows User Profile Service (ProfSvc) improperly handles symlinks, aka 'Windows User Profile Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
Weakness classification
- CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Primary references
- secure@microsoft.com — Patch, Vendor Advisory
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Patch, Vendor Advisory