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Vulnerability record · CVE-2020-15838 · published 9 October 2020

CVE-2020-15838: Connectwise automate incorrect permission assignment vulnerability

Connectwise · Automate

The Agent Update System in ConnectWise Automate before 2020.8 allows Privilege Escalation because the _LTUPDATE folder has weak permissions.

8.8 CVSS 3.1 High EPSS 1.2% · top 32.2% CWE-732 · Incorrect permission assignment
8.8CVSS 3.1 base score, v2 6.5
1.2%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
4References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

The Agent Update System in ConnectWise Automate before 2020.8 allows Privilege Escalation because the _LTUPDATE folder has weak permissions.

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/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
https://dbeta.com/2020/10/05/PrivilegeEscalationInAutomateAgent Third Party Advisory
https://www.connectwise.com/company/trust/security-bulletins Third Party Advisory
https://dbeta.com/2020/10/05/PrivilegeEscalationInAutomateAgent Third Party Advisory
https://www.connectwise.com/company/trust/security-bulletins Third Party Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2020-15838), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-27). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.