What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-5798?

CVE-2020-5798 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-2020-5798?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-5798. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.3%.

Insync CVE-2020-5798

HIGH

Incorrect Default Permissions (CWE-276)

2020-12-07 vulnreport@tenable.com

Privilege Escalation Apple Insync

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 07, 2020 - 13:15 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionNVD

AnalysisAI

inSync Client installer for macOS versions v6.8.0 and prior could allow an attacker to gain privileges of a root user from a lower privileged user due to improper integrity checks and directory. 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 Incorrect Default Permissions (CWE-276), which allows attackers to access resources due to overly permissive default settings. inSync Client installer for macOS versions v6.8.0 and prior could allow an attacker to gain privileges of a root user from a lower privileged user due to improper integrity checks and directory permissions. Affected products include: Druva Insync.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Set restrictive default permissions, follow principle of least privilege, review defaults during deployment.