What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-11799?

CVE-2020-11799 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.2%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2020-11799?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-11799. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.2%.

Z Cron CVE-2020-11799

CRITICAL

Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269)

2020-04-15 cve@mitre.org

Privilege Escalation Z Cron

9.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Apr 15, 2020 - 19:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionNVD

Z-Cron 5.6 Build 04 allows an unprivileged attacker to elevate privileges by modifying a privileged user's task. This can also affect all users who are signed in on the system if a shell is placed in a location that other unprivileged users have access to.

AnalysisAI

Z-Cron 5.6 Build 04 allows an unprivileged attacker to elevate privileges by modifying a privileged user's task. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269), which allows attackers to escalate privileges to gain unauthorized elevated access. Z-Cron 5.6 Build 04 allows an unprivileged attacker to elevate privileges by modifying a privileged user's task. This can also affect all users who are signed in on the system if a shell is placed in a location that other unprivileged users have access to. Affected products include: Z-Cron.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply principle of least privilege, validate privilege transitions, implement proper role separation.