CVE-2020-10589
CVE-2020-10589 is a high-severity vulnerability in V2rayl Project V2rayl with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-269.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-269
- Affected product: V2rayl Project V2rayl
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
v2rayL 2.1.3 allows local users to achieve root access because /etc/v2rayL/config.json is owned by a low-privileged user but contains commands that are executed as root, after v2rayL.service is restarted via Sudo.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-10589?
- v2rayL 2.1.3 allows local users to achieve root access because /etc/v2rayL/config.json is owned by a low-privileged user but contains commands that are executed as root, after v2rayL.service is restarted via Sudo.
- How severe is CVE-2020-10589?
- CVE-2020-10589 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-10589 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-10589?
- CVE-2020-10589 affects V2rayl Project V2rayl. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-10589?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2020-10589 published?
- CVE-2020-10589 was published on 2020-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:v2rayl_project:v2rayl:2.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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