What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-23740?

CVE-2020-23740 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2020-23740?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-23740. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.3%.

Drivergenius CVE-2020-23740

HIGH

Missing Authorization (CWE-862)

2020-12-03 cve@mitre.org

Privilege Escalation Authentication Bypass Drivergenius

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Dec 03, 2020 - 19:15 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionNVD

In DriverGenius 9.61.5480.28 there is a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the driver wizard, attackers can use constructed programs to increase user privileges.

AnalysisAI

In DriverGenius 9.61.5480.28 there is a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the driver wizard, attackers can use constructed programs to increase user privileges. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Missing Authorization (CWE-862), which allows attackers to access resources or perform actions without proper authorization checks. In DriverGenius 9.61.5480.28 there is a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the driver wizard, attackers can use constructed programs to increase user privileges. Affected products include: Drivergenius.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement role-based access control, validate authorization on every request server-side, apply principle of least privilege.