How severe is CVE-2020-7360?

CVE-2020-7360 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2020-7360 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-7360?

CVE-2020-7360 affects Philips Smartcontrol. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7360?

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-2020-7360 published?

CVE-2020-7360 was published on 2020-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-7360

CVE-2020-7360 is a high-severity vulnerability in Philips Smartcontrol with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4. 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 7.4)
CVSS v2: 6.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Philips Smartcontrol
Published: 2020-08-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An Uncontrolled Search Path Element (CWE-427) vulnerability in SmartControl version 4.3.15 and versions released before April 15, 2020 may allow an authenticated user to escalate privileges by placing a specially crafted DLL file in the search path. This issue was fixed in version 1.0.7, which was released after April 15, 2020. (Note, the version numbering system changed significantly between version 4.3.15 and version 1.0.7.)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7360?: An Uncontrolled Search Path Element (CWE-427) vulnerability in SmartControl version 4.3.15 and versions released before April 15, 2020 may allow an authenticated user to escalate privileges by placing a specially crafted DLL file in the search path. This issue was fixed in version 1.0.7, which was released after April 15, 2020. (Note, the version numbering system changed significantly between version 4.3.15 and version 1.0.7.)
How severe is CVE-2020-7360?: CVE-2020-7360 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2020-7360 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-7360?: CVE-2020-7360 affects Philips Smartcontrol. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7360?: 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-2020-7360 published?: CVE-2020-7360 was published on 2020-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://blog.vonahi.io/when-the-path-to-system-is-wide-open/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:philips:smartcontrol:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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