PT-2020-14661 · Connectwise · Connectwise Automate

Published 2020-10-09 · Updated 2021-07-21 · CVE-2020-15838

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

8.8

High

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions ConnectWise Automate versions prior to 2020.8

Description The issue concerns weak permissions in the LTUPDATE folder within the Agent Update System, allowing for privilege escalation.

Recommendations For versions prior to 2020.8, update to version 2020.8 or later to resolve the issue.

Fix

Incorrect Permission

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Related Identifiers

CVE-2020-15838

Affected Products

Connectwise Automate

References · 4

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2020-15838 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-15838 · Security Note
• https://dbeta.com/2020/10/05/PrivilegeEscalationInAutomateAgent · Note
• https://connectwise.com/company/trust/security-bulletins · Note