7.8
CWE
428
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-22809

First published: Mon May 10 2021(Updated: )

In Windscribe v1.83 Build 20, 'WindscribeService' has an Unquoted Service Path that facilitates privilege escalation.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Windscribe=1.83.20

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-22809?

    CVE-2020-22809 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-22809?

    To mitigate CVE-2020-22809, ensure that the Windscribe service path is quoted appropriately in the service configuration.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2020-22809?

    CVE-2020-22809 affects users running Windscribe version 1.83 Build 20 on Windows systems.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-22809?

    CVE-2020-22809 is an unquoted service path vulnerability that can lead to privilege escalation.

  • Can CVE-2020-22809 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2020-22809 requires local access to exploit, making remote exploitation unlikely.

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