CVE-2020-12613
CVE-2020-12613 is a high-severity vulnerability in Beyondtrust Privilege Management For Windows with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Beyondtrust Privilege Management For Windows
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in BeyondTrust Privilege Management for Windows through 5.6. An attacker can spawn a process with multiple users as part of the security token (prior to Avecto elevation). When Avecto elevates the process, it removes the user who is launching the process, but not the second user. Therefore this second user still retains access and can give permission to the process back to the first user.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-12613?
- An issue was discovered in BeyondTrust Privilege Management for Windows through 5.6. An attacker can spawn a process with multiple users as part of the security token (prior to Avecto elevation). When Avecto elevates the process, it removes the user who is launching the process, but not the second user. Therefore this second user still retains access and can give permission to the process back to the first user.
- How severe is CVE-2020-12613?
- CVE-2020-12613 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-12613 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-12613?
- CVE-2020-12613 affects Beyondtrust Privilege Management For Windows. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-12613?
- 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-2020-12613 published?
- CVE-2020-12613 was published on 2023-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://www.beyondtrust.com/support/changelog/privilege-management-for-windows-5-6-sr1
- https://www.beyondtrust.com/trust-center/security-advisories/bt22-11
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:beyondtrust:privilege_management_for_windows:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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