How severe is CVE-2020-13173?

CVE-2020-13173 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-2020-13173 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-13173?

CVE-2020-13173 primarily affects Teradici Pcoip Graphics Agent. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-13173?

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-2020-13173 published?

CVE-2020-13173 was published on 2020-05-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-13173

CVE-2020-13173 is a high-severity vulnerability in Teradici Pcoip Graphics Agent 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-362.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-362
Affected product: Teradici Pcoip Graphics Agent
Published: 2020-05-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Initialization of the pcoip_credential_provider in Teradici PCoIP Standard Agent for Windows and PCoIP Graphics Agent for Windows versions 19.11.1 and earlier creates an insecure named pipe, which allows an attacker to intercept sensitive information or possibly elevate privileges via pre-installing an application which acquires that named pipe.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-13173?: Initialization of the pcoip_credential_provider in Teradici PCoIP Standard Agent for Windows and PCoIP Graphics Agent for Windows versions 19.11.1 and earlier creates an insecure named pipe, which allows an attacker to intercept sensitive information or possibly elevate privileges via pre-installing an application which acquires that named pipe.
How severe is CVE-2020-13173?: CVE-2020-13173 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-2020-13173 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-13173?: CVE-2020-13173 primarily affects Teradici Pcoip Graphics Agent. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-13173?: 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-2020-13173 published?: CVE-2020-13173 was published on 2020-05-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://advisory.teradici.com/security-advisories/55/

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:teradici:pcoip_graphics_agent:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:teradici:pcoip_standard_agent:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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