HIGH

CVE-2020-1048

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

70.4%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Print Spooler service improperly allows arbitrary writing to the file system, aka 'Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1070.

Technical details

Published
5/21/2020

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-1048?

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Print Spooler service improperly allows arbitrary writing to the file system, aka 'Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1070.

Is CVE-2020-1048 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2020-1048 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 70.4%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-1048?

CVE-2020-1048 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).

Is CVE-2020-1048 affecting your environment?

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