High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Jun 8, 2020· Updated Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-13866

Description

WinGate v9.4.1.5998 has insecure permissions for the installation directory, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing an executable file with a Trojan horse.

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Affected products

Qbik/Wingate2 versions
cpe:2.3:a:qbik:wingate:9.4.1.5998:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:qbik:wingate:9.4.1.5998:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)range: 9.4.1.5998
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References

hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/WINGATE-INSECURE-PERMISSIONS-LOCAL-PRIVILEGE-ESCALATION.txtnvdThird Party Advisory
packetstormsecurity.com/files/157958/WinGate-9.4.1.5998-Insecure-Permissions-Privilege-Escalation.htmlnvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Jun/11nvdThird Party Advisory

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