CVE-2020-18169 json
A vulnerability in the Windows installer XML (WiX) toolset of TechSmith Snagit 19.1.1.2860 allows attackers to escalate privileges.
published 2021-07-26 5 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2020-10096
- cvss
- 7.8
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.5%
- EPSS 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 42%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
A vulnerability in the Windows installer XML (WiX) toolset of TechSmith Snagit 19.1.1.2860 allows attackers to escalate privileges. NOTE: Exploit of the Snagit installer would require the end user to ignore other safety mechanisms provided by the Host OS. See reference document for more details.
Exploit prediction
0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 42% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- github.com https://github.com/GitHubAssessments/CVE_Assessment_04_2019/blob/master/Snagit_Report.pdf referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 7.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.4 | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management
References
-
github.com
/GitHubAssessments/CVE_Assessment_04_2019/blob/master/Snagit_Report.pdf
exploit, third-party-advisory
-
docs.google.com
/document/d/1W33rsdISmexLOGS4VmLUIITRU_KqGULcij1Z6QyxsjU/edit?usp=sharing
third-party-advisory
- github.com /TechSmith/TSC-Security-Public/blob/main/advisories/2020/CVE-2020-18169-dispute.md
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2020-18169
- NVD CVE-2020-18169
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