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Vulnerability record · CVE-2020-13866 · published 8 June 2020

CVE-2020-13866: Qbik wingate incorrect permission assignment vulnerability

Qbik · Wingate

WinGate v9.4.1.5998 has insecure permissions for the installation directory, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing an executable file with a Trojan horse.

7.8 CVSS 3.1 High EPSS 1.1% · top 36.6% CWE-732 · Incorrect permission assignment
7.8CVSS 3.1 base score, v2 7.2
1.1%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
6References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

WinGate v9.4.1.5998 has insecure permissions for the installation directory, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing an executable file with a Trojan horse.

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

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/WINGATE-INSECURE-PERMISSIONS-LOCAL-PRIVILEGE-ESCALATION.txt Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157958/WinGate-9.4.1.5998-Insecure-Permissions-Privilege-Escalation.html Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Jun/11 Third Party Advisory
http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/WINGATE-INSECURE-PERMISSIONS-LOCAL-PRIVILEGE-ESCALATION.txt Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157958/WinGate-9.4.1.5998-Insecure-Permissions-Privilege-Escalation.html Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Jun/11 Third Party Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2020-13866), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-27). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.