CVE-2020-18173 Code injection in n/a

High 7.8 Published 26 Jul 2021 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary code via DLL injection in the 1Password desktop application.

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-2020-18173?

CVE-2020-18173 is a high-severity code injection 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 DLL injection vulnerability in 1password.dll of 1Password 7.3.712 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Weakness: CWE-427

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-18173?

It affects 1 product.

Products include 1password 1password.

How do I fix CVE-2020-18173?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-18173 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2020-18173 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-18173 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fmmq-463j-8q92.