CVE-2020-27644
CVE-2020-27644 is a high-severity vulnerability in 1e Client with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-428
- Affected product: 1e Client
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Inventory module of the 1E Client 5.0.0.745 doesn't handle an unquoted path when executing %PROGRAMFILES%\1E\Client\Tachyon.Performance.Metrics.exe. This may allow remote authenticated users and local users to gain elevated privileges by placing a malicious cryptbase.dll file in %WINDIR%\Temp\.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-27644?
- The Inventory module of the 1E Client 5.0.0.745 doesn't handle an unquoted path when executing %PROGRAMFILES%\1E\Client\Tachyon.Performance.Metrics.exe. This may allow remote authenticated users and local users to gain elevated privileges by placing a malicious cryptbase.dll file in %WINDIR%\Temp\.
- How severe is CVE-2020-27644?
- CVE-2020-27644 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-27644 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-27644?
- CVE-2020-27644 affects 1e Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-27644?
- 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-2020-27644 published?
- CVE-2020-27644 was published on 2020-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:1e:client:5.0.0.745:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
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