CVE-2020-1313 Privilege escalation in Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems
An attacker can exploit improper file handling in the Windows Update Orchestrator Service to elevate privileges on affected Windows systems.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-1313?
CVE-2020-1313 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, published on 9 Jun 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Update Orchestrator Service improperly handles file operations, aka 'Windows Update Orchestrator Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-1313?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2016.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1313?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-1313 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-1313 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-1313 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-hcfw-mr8f-6c3h.