What is the severity of CVE-2020-1991?

CVE-2020-1991 is classified as a high severity vulnerability that can lead to privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-2020-1991?

To mitigate CVE-2020-1991, upgrade Palo Alto Networks Traps to version 5.0.8 or 6.1.4 or later.

Which versions of Palo Alto Networks Traps are affected by CVE-2020-1991?

CVE-2020-1991 affects Palo Alto Networks Traps versions before 5.0.8 and 6.1 before 6.1.4.

Can CVE-2020-1991 be exploited by unprivileged users?

CVE-2020-1991 requires a local authenticated Windows user to exploit the vulnerability.

What impact does CVE-2020-1991 have on system security?

CVE-2020-1991 allows attackers to escalate privileges or overwrite system files, posing a significant security risk.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-1991

high

7.8

CWE

269 377

8/4/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-1991: Traps: Insecure temporary file vulnerability may allow privilege escalation on Windows

First published: Wed Apr 08 2020(Updated: )

An insecure temporary file vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Traps allows a local authenticated Windows user to escalate privileges or overwrite system files. This issue affects Palo Alto Networks Traps 5.0 versions before 5.0.8; 6.1 versions before 6.1.4 on Windows. This issue does not affect Cortex XDR 7.0. This issue does not affect Traps for Linux or MacOS.

Credit: psirt@paloaltonetworks.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Paloaltonetworks Traps	>=5.0<5.0.8
Paloaltonetworks Traps	>=6.1<6.1.4
Microsoft Windows

Remedy

This issue is fixed in Traps 5.0.8, 6.1.4 and later versions.

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Reference Links

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2020-1991

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-1991?
CVE-2020-1991 is classified as a high severity vulnerability that can lead to privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1991?
To mitigate CVE-2020-1991, upgrade Palo Alto Networks Traps to version 5.0.8 or 6.1.4 or later.
Which versions of Palo Alto Networks Traps are affected by CVE-2020-1991?
CVE-2020-1991 affects Palo Alto Networks Traps versions before 5.0.8 and 6.1 before 6.1.4.
Can CVE-2020-1991 be exploited by unprivileged users?
CVE-2020-1991 requires a local authenticated Windows user to exploit the vulnerability.
What impact does CVE-2020-1991 have on system security?
CVE-2020-1991 allows attackers to escalate privileges or overwrite system files, posing a significant security risk.

collector/nvd-index
agent/weakness
agent/type
agent/softwarecombine
collector/mitre-cve
source/MITRE
agent/references
agent/title
agent/remedy
agent/severity
agent/last-modified-date
agent/author
agent/description
agent/first-publish-date
agent/event
agent/tags
agent/source
vendor/paloaltonetworks
canonical/paloaltonetworks traps
version/paloaltonetworks traps/5.0
version/paloaltonetworks traps/6.1
vendor/microsoft
canonical/microsoft windows

Company

Resources

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co

By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.