What is the severity of CVE-2020-13866?

CVE-2020-13866 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2020-13866?

To fix CVE-2020-13866, change the permissions of the WinGate installation directory to restrict unauthorized access.

Who is affected by CVE-2020-13866?

CVE-2020-13866 affects users of WinGate version 9.4.1.5998.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-13866?

CVE-2020-13866 is an insecure permissions vulnerability that allows local users to escalate privileges.

Can CVE-2020-13866 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2020-13866 cannot be exploited remotely, as it requires local access to the system.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-13866

high

7.8

CWE

732

8/6/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-13866

First published: Mon Jun 08 2020(Updated: )

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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Qbik WinGate	=9.4.1.5998

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-13866?
CVE-2020-13866 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2020-13866?
To fix CVE-2020-13866, change the permissions of the WinGate installation directory to restrict unauthorized access.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-13866?
CVE-2020-13866 affects users of WinGate version 9.4.1.5998.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-13866?
CVE-2020-13866 is an insecure permissions vulnerability that allows local users to escalate privileges.
Can CVE-2020-13866 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2020-13866 cannot be exploited remotely, as it requires local access to the system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-13866?
CVE-2020-13866 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2020-13866?
To fix CVE-2020-13866, change the permissions of the WinGate installation directory to restrict unauthorized access.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-13866?
CVE-2020-13866 affects users of WinGate version 9.4.1.5998.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-13866?
CVE-2020-13866 is an insecure permissions vulnerability that allows local users to escalate privileges.
Can CVE-2020-13866 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2020-13866 cannot be exploited remotely, as it requires local access to the system.