Incorrect default permissions in WinGate - CVE-2020-13866

 

Incorrect default permissions in WinGate - CVE-2020-13866

Published: June 8, 2020 / Updated: June 17, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU34364
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-13866
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vendor: Qbik IP Management Limited
Affected software:
WinGate

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.

WinGate v9.4.1.5998 has insecure permissions for the installation directory, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing an executable file with a Trojan horse.


How to mitigate CVE-2020-13866

Install update from vendor's website.

Sources