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CVE-2020-17365

HIGH
7.8
CVSS Score
Published: September 24, 2020 at 10:25 PM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 02:58 AM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorHotspot Shield

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Severity
HIGH7.8
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.4%

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.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

Hotspot Shield· Pango
95%
v ≤ 10.3.0

Remediation

No guide yet

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Patch and advisory references

References (2)

x_refsource_MISCThird Party Advisory
Source: [email protected]
https://cymptom.com/cve-2020-17365-hotspot-shield-vpn-new-privilege-escalation-vulnerability/2020/10/
x_refsource_MISCVendor Advisory
Source: [email protected]
https://www.pango.co/sec31944/

CVSS

7.8HIGH[email protected]
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-59CWE-732

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