High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Sep 24, 2020· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2020-17365
CVE-2020-17365
Description
Improper directory permissions in the Hotspot Shield VPN client software for Windows 10.3.0 and earlier may allow an authorized user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. The vulnerability allows a local user to corrupt system files: a local user can create a specially crafted symbolic link to a critical file on the system and overwrite it with privileges of the application.
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Affected products
3- Hotspot Shield/VPN client softwaredescription
- Range: <=10.3.0
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
2- cymptom.com/cve-2020-17365-hotspot-shield-vpn-new-privilege-escalation-vulnerability/2020/10/nvdThird Party Advisory
- www.pango.co/sec31944/nvdVendor Advisory
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