CVE-2020-26050

HIGH

SaferVPN 5.0.3.3-5.0.4.15 - Local Privilege Escalation via OpenSSL Configuration File

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

SaferVPN for Windows Ver 5.0.3.3 through 5.0.4.15 could allow local privilege escalation from low privileged users to SYSTEM via a crafted openssl configuration file. This issue is similar to CVE-2019-12572.

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://vimeo.com/459654003
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://www.safervpn.com/blog/updates-to-the-safervpn-windows-application/

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0056
EPSS Percentile 42.4%
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-427
Status published
Products (1)
safervpn/safervpn 5.0.3.3 - 5.0.4.15
Published Jan 12, 2021
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026