CVE-2020-5147

Public Exploit

Description

SonicWall NetExtender Windows client vulnerable to unquoted service path vulnerability, this allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges in the host operating system. This vulnerability impact SonicWall NetExtender Windows client version 10.2.300 and earlier.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.11%
Vendor Advisory sonicwall.com
Affected: SonicWall SonicWall NetExtender
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2020-0023 vendor advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163857/SonicWall-NetExtender-10.2.0.300-Unquoted-Service-Path.html third party advisory vdb entry exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5147?
CVE-2020-5147 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-5147?
To fix CVE-2020-5147, 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-2020-5147 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-5147 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-5147?
CVE-2020-5147 affects SonicWall SonicWall NetExtender.
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