CVE-2020-17365

HIGH

Hotspot Shield VPN client <10.3.0 - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

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.

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://www.pango.co/sec31944/

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0002
EPSS Percentile 6.0%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-732 CWE-59
Status published
Products (1)
pango/hotspot_shield < 10.3.0
Published Sep 24, 2020
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026