What is the severity of ZDI-24-820?

The severity of ZDI-24-820 is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability.

How do I fix ZDI-24-820?

To fix ZDI-24-820, update the Windscribe application to the latest version provided by the vendor.

Who is affected by ZDI-24-820?

ZDI-24-820 affects users of the Windscribe application that have the vulnerability present in their installations.

What type of vulnerability is ZDI-24-820?

ZDI-24-820 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability that allows low-privileged code execution to gain higher privileges.

Are there any known exploits for ZDI-24-820?

There are no public exploits known for ZDI-24-820, but local attackers with low privileges can exploit it if they have code execution capabilities.

Vulnerability/
ZDI-24-820

high

7.8

20/6/2024

24/2/2025

ZDI-24-820: Windscribe Directory Traversal Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Thu Jun 20 2024(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Windscribe. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Windscribe Service. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Windscribe

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-24-820?
The severity of ZDI-24-820 is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability.
How do I fix ZDI-24-820?
To fix ZDI-24-820, update the Windscribe application to the latest version provided by the vendor.
Who is affected by ZDI-24-820?
ZDI-24-820 affects users of the Windscribe application that have the vulnerability present in their installations.
What type of vulnerability is ZDI-24-820?
ZDI-24-820 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability that allows low-privileged code execution to gain higher privileges.
Are there any known exploits for ZDI-24-820?
There are no public exploits known for ZDI-24-820, but local attackers with low privileges can exploit it if they have code execution capabilities.

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