CVE-2020-18173
CVE-2020-18173 is a high-severity vulnerability in 1password 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-427.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 4.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-427
- Affected product: 1password
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A DLL injection vulnerability in 1password.dll of 1Password 7.3.712 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-18173?
- A DLL injection vulnerability in 1password.dll of 1Password 7.3.712 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.
- How severe is CVE-2020-18173?
- CVE-2020-18173 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-18173 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-18173?
- CVE-2020-18173 affects 1password. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-18173?
- 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-2020-18173 published?
- CVE-2020-18173 was published on 2021-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:1password:1password:7.3.712:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
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