CVE-2020-1985 Secdo: Incorrect Default Permissions

High 7.8 Published 8 Apr 2020 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Local authenticated users can overwrite system files in the Secdo logs folder to gain escalated privileges due to incorrect default permissions.

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-2020-1985?

CVE-2020-1985 is a high-severity vulnerability in Secdo, published on 8 Apr 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Incorrect Default Permissions on C:\Programdata\Secdo\Logs folder in Secdo allows local authenticated users to overwrite system files and gain escalated privileges. This issue affects all versions Secdo for Windows.

Weakness: CWE-276

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-1985?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Paloaltonetworks Secdo.

How do I fix CVE-2020-1985?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-1985 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-1985 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-1985 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6r88-6c47-m32r.