Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2020-1313?

Affected: Windows 10 (Microsoft) versions 1903, 1909, 2004; Windows Server 2016 (Microsoft) versions 1903, 1909, 2004; Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems versions >= unspecified, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2020-1313 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2020-1313 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2020-1313?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2020-1313?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2020-1313 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

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CVE-2020-1313Windows 10 Vulnerability

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Update Orchestrator Service improperly handles file operations, aka 'Windows Update Orchestrator Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

Published Jun 9, 2020 · Updated Nov 21, 2024

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2020-1313 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3.1) affecting Windows 10 (Microsoft), Windows Server 2016 (Microsoft), Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems and 11 more products.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

Scores

CVSS v3.1

7.8

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

39%

Higher than 98.5% of all scored CVEs

Exploit maturity

Weaponized

ATLAS score

51/100

Publication score, see How it works

Exploitation Verdict

KEV listed

Not listed

Federal due date

None

No federal due date

Ransomware use

Not reported

Attributed actors

None named

Exploit & Defence Guidance

Exploit maturity

Weaponized

Public exploit code

Proof-of-concept links

In-the-wild evidence

Reports of active use

Advisories And Exploit References

patchhttps://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1313

Description

Affected Products

18 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Windows 10Microsoft	1903, 1909, 2004	n/a
Windows Server 2016Microsoft	1903, 1909, 2004	n/a
Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems	>= unspecified	n/a
Windows 10 Version 1903 for ARM64-based Systems	>= unspecified	n/a
Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systems	>= unspecified	n/a

9 more affected products in the full CVE brief

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Jun 9, 2020
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024

References

FAQ

Common Questions.

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Update Orchestrator Service improperly handles file operations, aka 'Windows Update Orchestrator Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
Affected: Windows 10 (Microsoft) versions 1903, 1909, 2004; Windows Server 2016 (Microsoft) versions 1903, 1909, 2004; Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems versions >= unspecified, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

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