CVE-2020-1985

Secdo: Incorrect Default Permissions

HIGH

7.8

CVSS Score

Published: April 8, 2020 at 06:41 PM UTC

Updated: June 17, 2026 at 03:02 AM UTC

2 products affected across 2 vendorsSecdoSecdo· also runs on 1 platform

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Severity

HIGH7.8

Exploit prediction

EPSS 0.3%

Description

Incorrect Default Permissions on C:\Programdata\Secdo\Logs folder in Secdo allows local authenticated users to overwrite system files and gain escalated privileges. This issue affects all versions Secdo for Windows.

Affected

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

Secdo · Palo Alto Networks

95%

All versions

microsoft-windows (environment)

Secdo · Secdo

60%

All versions

Runs on — not affected

The affected product only carries this flaw when running on these platforms. The platforms themselves are not vulnerable.

Windows · Microsoft

95%

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:

Patch and advisory references

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2020-1985

References (1)

x_refsource_MISCVendor Advisory

Source: [email protected]

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2020-1985

CVSS

7.8HIGHpalo_alto

Attack Vector: LOCAL
Complexity: LOW
Privileges: LOW
User Interaction: NONE
Scope: UNCHANGED
Confidentiality: HIGH
Integrity: HIGH
Availability: HIGH

Vector?

Quick Info

StatusMODIFIED

CWE

CWE-276

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