CVE-2020-18169 Privilege escalation in n/a
Attackers can escalate privileges via the Windows installer XML toolset if users ignore host OS safety mechanisms.
- 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-2020-18169?
CVE-2020-18169 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Jul 2021. 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
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.
Weakness: CWE-269
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-18169?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Techsmith Snagit.
How do I fix CVE-2020-18169?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-18169 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-18169 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-18169 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g46v-9mx2-cgxf.