CVE-2020-18169

Public Exploit

Description

A vulnerability in the Windows installer XML (WiX) toolset of TechSmith Snagit 19.1.1.2860 allows attackers to escalate privileges. NOTE: Exploit of the Snagit installer would require the end user to ignore other safety mechanisms provided by the Host OS. See reference document for more details

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Third-Party Advisory google.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/GitHubAssessments/CVE_Assessment_04_2019/blob/master/Snagit_Report.pdf third party advisory exploit
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W33rsdISmexLOGS4VmLUIITRU_KqGULcij1Z6QyxsjU/edit?usp=sharing third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-18169?
CVE-2020-18169 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-18169?
To fix CVE-2020-18169, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-18169 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-18169 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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