CVE-2020-1356
CVE-2020-1356 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2012 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.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Windows Server 2012
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows iSCSI Target Service improperly handles file operations, aka 'Windows iSCSI Target Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-1356?
- An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows iSCSI Target Service improperly handles file operations, aka 'Windows iSCSI Target Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
- How severe is CVE-2020-1356?
- CVE-2020-1356 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-2020-1356 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-1356?
- CVE-2020-1356 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Server 2012. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-1356?
- 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-2020-1356 published?
- CVE-2020-1356 was published on 2020-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (7)
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:1903:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:1909:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:2004:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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