CVE-2017-20107 ShadeYouVPN.com Client privileges management

Medium 5.3 Published Updated

Local attackers can exploit improper privilege management in the ShadeYouVPN client to escalate privileges.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2017-20107?

CVE-2017-20107 is a medium-severity vulnerability in ShadeYouVPN.com Client, published on 28 Jun 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in ShadeYouVPN.com Client 2.0.1.11. Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation leads to improper privilege management. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 2.0.1.12 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Weakness: CWE-269

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-20107?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Shadeyouvpn.com Project Shadeyouvpn.com.

How do I fix CVE-2017-20107?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-20107 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-20107 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-20107 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p4hr-cr9g-pfgg.

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