CVE-2020-13540
CVE-2020-13540 is a high-severity vulnerability in Win911 Win-911 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-276.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-276
- Affected product: Win911 Win-911
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An exploitable local privilege elevation vulnerability exists in the file system permissions of the Win-911 Enterprise V4.20.13 install directory via WIN-911 Account Change Utility. Depending on the vector chosen, an attacker can overwrite various executables which could lead to escalation of the privileges when executed.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-13540?
- An exploitable local privilege elevation vulnerability exists in the file system permissions of the Win-911 Enterprise V4.20.13 install directory via WIN-911 Account Change Utility. Depending on the vector chosen, an attacker can overwrite various executables which could lead to escalation of the privileges when executed.
- How severe is CVE-2020-13540?
- CVE-2020-13540 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-2020-13540 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-13540?
- CVE-2020-13540 affects Win911 Win-911. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-13540?
- 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-2020-13540 published?
- CVE-2020-13540 was published on 2021-01-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:win911:win-911:4.20.13:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
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