CVE-2020-36154

HIGH

Pearson Vue Testing System - Incorrect Permission Assignment

Title source: rule

Description

The Application Wrapper in Pearson VUE VTS Installer 2.3.1911 has Full Control permissions for Everyone in the "%SYSTEMDRIVE%\Pearson VUE" directory, which allows local users to obtain administrative privileges via a Trojan horse application.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC

by Jok3r · textlocalwindows

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49143

View Code ZIP pw:eip

References (2)

[Exploit, Third Party Advisory] https://github.com/passtheticket/vulnerability-research/blob/main/privilege-escalation/pearsonvue-readme.md

[Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry] https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49143

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8

EPSS 0.0004

EPSS Percentile 12.5%

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

Status published

Products (1)

pearson/vue_testing_system 2.3.1911

Published Jan 04, 2021

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026