CVE-2020-36154

· HIGHModified

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CVSS v3.1

7.8

EPSS

0.44%

Published

Jan 4, 2021

Modified

Nov 21, 2024

Public PoC / Exploit (1)

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Description

The Application Wrapper in Pearson VUE VTS Installer 2.3.1911 has Full Control permissions for Everyone in the "%SYSTEMDRIVE%\Pearson VUE" directory, which allows local users to obtain administrative privileges via a Trojan horse application.

CVSS Vector

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

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-732

Affected Products (1)

pearson · vue_testing_systemvulnerable

References (4)

https://github.com/passtheticket/vulnerability-research/blob/main/privilege-escalation/pearsonvue-readme.md

ExploitThird Party Advisory

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49143

ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

https://github.com/passtheticket/vulnerability-research/blob/main/privilege-escalation/pearsonvue-readme.md

ExploitThird Party Advisory

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49143

ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

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