CVE-2020-17365
HIGHHotspot Shield VPN client <10.3.0 - Privilege Escalation
Title source: llmDescription
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/
Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://cymptom.com/cve-2020-17365-hotspot-shield-vpn-new-privilege-escalation-vulnerability/2020/10/
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