CVE-2020-17365

HighCVSS 7.8/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

Improper directory permissions in the Hotspot Shield VPN client software for Windows 10.3.0 and earlier may allow an authorized user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. The vulnerability allows a local user to corrupt system files: a local user can create a specially crafted symbolic link to a critical file on the system and overwrite it with privileges of the application.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 7.8/10CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness enumeration

CWE-59 CWE-732

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published: Sep 24, 2020
Last modified: Jun 17, 2026
NVD status: Modified

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