VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2020-1571

CVSS score7.3 HIGH
EPSS probability1.08%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2020-08-17
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows Setup in the way it handles permissions. A locally authenticated attacker could run arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. After successfully exploiting the vulnerability, an attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. The security update addresses the vulnerability by ensuring Windows Setup properly handles permissions.

Weakness classification

  • nvd@nist.gov: CWE-276

Primary references