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National Vulnerability Database

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  • Keyword (text search): cpe:2.3:a:pango:hotspot_shield:10.0.1:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
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Vuln ID Summary CVSS Severity
CVE-2020-17365

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.

Published: September 24, 2020; 7:15:13 PM -0400 		V3.1: 7.8 HIGH
 V2.0: 7.2 HIGH