CVE-2020-5147 describes an unquoted service path vulnerability in the SonicWall NetExtender Windows client, affecting versions 10.2.300 and earlier. This flaw allows a local attacker to achieve elevated privileges on the host operating system. Rated Medium (CVSS 5.3), the vulnerability requires local access and has low attack complexity, potentially leading to limited impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, a public exploit (EDB-50212) exists, though there is no evidence of active exploitation, Metasploit/Nuclei modules, or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 10.2.300CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:sonicwall:netextender:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
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