CVE-2020-22809
CVE-2020-22809 is a high-severity vulnerability in Windscribe 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-428.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-428
- Affected product: Windscribe
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In Windscribe v1.83 Build 20, 'WindscribeService' has an Unquoted Service Path that facilitates privilege escalation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-22809?
- In Windscribe v1.83 Build 20, 'WindscribeService' has an Unquoted Service Path that facilitates privilege escalation.
- How severe is CVE-2020-22809?
- CVE-2020-22809 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-2020-22809 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-22809?
- CVE-2020-22809 affects Windscribe. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-22809?
- 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-2020-22809 published?
- CVE-2020-22809 was published on 2021-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:windscribe:windscribe:1.83.20:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
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