CVE-2020-13866 json
WinGate v9.4.1.5998 has insecure permissions for the installation directory, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing an ex…
published 2020-06-08 6 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2020-6077
- cvss
- 7.8
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.1%
- EPSS 1.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 65%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
WinGate v9.4.1.5998 has insecure permissions for the installation directory, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing an executable file with a Trojan horse.
Timeline
- Published
- First public exploit (EDB-48573)
Exploit prediction
1.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 65% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-48573 WinGate 9.4.1.5998 - Insecure Folder Permissions local, 2020-06-10
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 7.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-732 Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
References
-
packetstormsecurity.com
/files/157958/WinGate-9.4.1.5998-Insecure-Permissions-Privilege-Escalation.html
third-party-advisory, vdb-entry
-
hyp3rlinx.altervista.org
/advisories/WINGATE-INSECURE-PERMISSIONS-LOCAL-PRIVILEGE-ESCALATION.txt
third-party-advisory
-
seclists.org
/fulldisclosure/2020/Jun/11
mailing-list, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2020-13866
- NVD CVE-2020-13866
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