What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-1416?

CVE-2020-1416 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 5.9%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2020-1416?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2020-1416. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Visual Studio 2017 CVE-2020-1416

HIGH

Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269)

2020-07-14 secure@microsoft.com

Privilege Escalation Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 Visual Studio 2019 Visual Studio Code TypeScript Azure Storage Explorer

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jul 14, 2020 - 23:15 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionNVD

AnalysisAI

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code when they load software dependencies, aka 'Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code Elevation of Privilege. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Improper Privilege Management vulnerability could allow attackers to escalate privileges to gain unauthorized elevated access.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269), which allows attackers to escalate privileges to gain unauthorized elevated access. An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code when they load software dependencies, aka 'Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. Affected products include: Microsoft Azure Storage Explorer, Microsoft Typescript, Microsoft Visual Studio 2017, Microsoft Visual Studio 2019, Microsoft Visual Studio Code.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply principle of least privilege, validate privilege transitions, implement proper role separation.