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CVE-2020-1571

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Published: Aug 17, 2020Modified: Feb 23, 2026

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7.8
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 5.9
Source: NVD (Secondary)

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows Setup in the way it handles permissions. A locally authenticated attacker could run arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. After successfully exploiting the vulnerability, an attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. The security update addresses the vulnerability by ensuring Windows Setup properly handles permissions.

Affected (5)

1 product
Windows 10
Configuration A
5 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Microsoft
Version 1803
Version 1809
Version 1903
Version 1909
Version 2004

References (2)

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
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