CVE-2020-1571

HIGH

Windows 10 - Elevation of Privilege via Incorrect Default Permissions in Setup

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

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.

References (1)

Core 1
Core References

Scores

CVSS v3 7.3
EPSS 0.0108
EPSS Percentile 60.6%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-276
Status published
Products (5)
microsoft/windows_10 1803
microsoft/windows_10 1809
microsoft/windows_10 1903
microsoft/windows_10 1909
microsoft/windows_10 2004
Published Aug 17, 2020
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026